Chiasmia aestimaria, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Chiasmia aestimaria
Adult
MOTH INFO
Chiasmia aestimaria is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Chiasmia aestimaria (Hübner, [1809])
Synonyms
Geometra aestimaria Hübner, 1809
Godonela aestimaria (Hübner, [1809])
Godonella aestimaria (Hübner, [1809])
Semiothisa aestimaria (Hübner, [1809])
Common name
Tamarisk Peacock
Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Ennominae > Tribus: Macariini > Genus: Chiasmia
Wingspan
22-27 mm
Ενδιαίτημα
The moth can be found in coastal areas, parks, and gardens.
Food plant
The monophagous larva feeds on the leaves of Tamaricaceae (Tamarix).
Flight period
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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