Harpyia milhauseri
| Tawny prominent | |
|---|---|
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| Male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Notodontidae |
| Genus: | Harpyia |
| Species: | H. milhauseri |
| Binomial name | |
| Harpyia milhauseri Fabricius, 1775 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Harpyia milhauseri, the tawny prominent, is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It is mainly found in Central Europe.
Female
The wingspan is 40–52 mm. The moth flies from May to June depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Quercus, Fagus and occasionally Betula.
External links
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