Biston strataria, Crete - photo © Luca Sattin
Biston strataria (Hufnagel, 1767)
MOTH INFO
Biston strataria is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Biston strataria (Hufnagel, 1767)
Synonyms
Phalaena strataria (Rossi, 1794)
Geometra prodromaria (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Common name
Oak Beauty
Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Ennominae > Tribus: Boarmiini > Genus: Biston
Wingspan
45-55 mm
Habitat
The moth can be found in deciduous forests, mixed forests, gardens, parks, and shrubland.
Food plant
The polyphagous larva feeds on the leaves of various plants, i.e. Aceraceae (Acer), Salicaceae (Populus, Salix), Fagaceae (Quercus), Ulmaceae (Ulmus), Rosaceae (Prunus spinosa, Rosa canina), etc.
Flight period
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