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Ophiusa tirhaca, commonly known as the Green drab, is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Southern Europe, Africa ,Australia and the southern parts of Asia.
The wingspan is about 50 mm.
The larvae feed on heath, Pistacia lentiscus, Pistacia terebinthus, Cotinus coggygria, Rhus coriaria, Rhus cotinus, Cistus, Eucalyptus,Osyris, Viburnum and Pelargonium.From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Photos Potamia, 21/10/2014 by George Konstantinou
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