Description of immature stages of Xestia brunneopicta (Matsumura, 1925), with a key to the mature larvae of the European species of Xestia (Pachnobia) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae)


	X. brunneopicta larvae. 9. The 3rd instar larva on Andromeda polifolia L. (Photo: K. Silvonen). 10. The 4th instar larva on Larix decidua Miller (Pinaceae) (Photo: K. Silvonen). 11. Last instar larva with darker brown head (Photo K. Silvonen). 12. Mature larva on Salix phylicifolia. (Photo: P. Puntila).

Part of: Ahola M, Kuisma M, Leinonen R, Saarenmaa H, Silvonen K (2015) Description of immature stages of Xestia brunneopicta (Matsumura, 1925), with a key to the mature larvae of the European species of Xestia (Pachnobia) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae). Nota Lepidopterologica 38(1): 75-88. https://doi.org/10.3897/nl.38.4621