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[[File:Gothica-Kätzcheneule (4).JPG|300px|thumb|''Orthosia gothica'' (click on image to enlarge it)<br />Author(s): Thomas Pruß<br />Source: [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gothica-Kätzcheneule_(4).JPG Wikimedia Commons]]]
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<font color="#800000">'''''Orthosia'''''</font> Ochsenheimer, 1816
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This genus of nuctuid moths contains more than 50 species that are found in temperate parts of Europe, Asia and North America. Several species are regarded as pests and feed on various trees (e.g. apple or oak), however, none appears to be causing serious damage. The moths are often brownish or grey, sometimes with darker marks. The caterpillars are greenish, yellowish or dark grey.
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Type species: ''Orthosia congesta''
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Currently, the following species have been entered into the system:<br />
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Revision as of 19:49, 8 June 2016


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Orthosia gothica (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Thomas Pruß
Source: Wikimedia Commons

Orthosia Ochsenheimer, 1816

This genus of nuctuid moths contains more than 50 species that are found in temperate parts of Europe, Asia and North America. Several species are regarded as pests and feed on various trees (e.g. apple or oak), however, none appears to be causing serious damage. The moths are often brownish or grey, sometimes with darker marks. The caterpillars are greenish, yellowish or dark grey.

Type species: Orthosia congesta


The literature database currently contains 11 publications for Orthosia (genus). Please note that literature records for genera may not be complete. See box above on left for queries from the literature database.

Currently, the following species have been entered into the system: