Acanthovalva inconspicuaria, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Acanthovalva inconspicuaria, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Acanthovalva inconspicuaria (Hübner, 1819)

MOTH INFO

Acanthovalva inconspicuaria is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name

Acanthovalva inconspicuaria (Hübner, 1819)

Geometra inconspicuaria (Hübner, 1819)

Tephrina inconspicuaria (Hübner, 1819)

Semiothisa inconspicuaria (Hübner, 1819)

Isturgia inconspicuaria (Hübner, 1819)

Eubolia pumicaria (Lederer, 1855)

Common name

Classification

Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Ennominae > Tribus: Macariini > Genus: Acanthovalva

Wingspan

19-22 mm

Habitat

The moth can be found on rocky slopes and open areas with scrubland vegetation.

Food plant

Santalaceae (Osyris alba).

Flight Period
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
                       
Links

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