Gymnoscelis rufifasciata, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Gymnoscelis rufifasciata (Haworth, 1809)
MOTH INFO
Gymnoscelis rufifasciata is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Gymnoscelis rufifasciata (Haworth, 1809)
Synonyms
Phalaena rufifasciata Haworth, 1809
Geometra pumilata Hübner, 1813
Gymnoscelis pumilata (Hübner, 1813)
Gymnoscelis lundbladi Prout, 1940
Gymnoscelis palmata Pinker, 1962
Common name
Double-striped Pug
Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Eupitheciini > Genus: Gymnoscelis
Wingspan
15-18 mm
Habitat
The moth can be found in gardens, parks, and warm shrubland.
Food plant
The polyphagous larva feeds on the flowers and fruits of various plants i.e. Fabaceae (Cytisus), Ranunculaceae (Clematis), Rosaceae (Crataegus, Rubus), Compositae (Senecio), Labiatae (Origanum), Bignoniaceae (Campsis grandiflora), etc.
Flight period
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