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''Oxicesta geographica'' is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in southern Romania, Austria, Hungary, from the former Yugoslavia to northern Greece and Turkey. It has also been reported from Russian Moldavia and Georgia.〔(Biology and host preference of Oxicesta geographica (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) candidate agent for biological control of Euphorbia esula complex (Euphorbiaceae) in North America )〕 The wingspan is 24–27 mm.〔(lepidoptera.pl )〕 The larvae feed on ''Euphorbia'' species, with a preference for species in the ''Esula'' subgenus. They feed in silken webs on the apices of their host plant, causing extensive damage. First instars larvae feed on flower buds and tender leaves in groups of 20-30. Fifth and final instar larvae are solitary feeders and consume less than the other instars. Pupation takes place in a light yellow silk cocoon spun on the stem of the host plant. ==Gallery== Image:Oxicesta_geographica_larva.jpg|Larva Image:Oxicesta_geographica_spinning.jpg|Spinning 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Oxicesta geographica」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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