Problepsis ocellata, Crete - photo © Luca Sattin
Problepsis ocellata (Frivaldszky, 1845)
MOTH INFO
Problepsis ocellata is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Problepsis ocellata (Frivaldszky, 1845)
Caloptera ocellata (Frivaldszky, 1845)
Common name
Olive Wave
Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Sterrhinae > Tribus: Scopulini > Genus: Problepsis
Wingspan
29-33 mm
Habitat
Olive groves.
Food plant
Oleaceae (Olea europaea).
Flight period*
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
*based on a few observations on the island
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