Dicrognophos sartata, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Dicrognophos sartata (Treitschke, 1827)
MOTH INFO
Dicrognophos sartata is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Dicrognophos sartata (Treitschke, 1827)
Synonyms
Gnophos sartata (Treitschke, 1827)
Common name
Italian Annulet
Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Ennominae > Tribus: Cassymini > Genus: Dicrognophos
Wingspan
34-42 mm
Habitat
The moth can be found in xerothermophilous areas and various habitats, such as open areas, places with scattered trees, shrubland, and parks.
Food plant
The polyphagous larva feeds on the leaves of various plants, i.e., Leguminosae (Calicotome villosa, Genista acanthoclada), Rosaceae (Pyrus spinosa), Rhamnaceae (Rhamnus), etc.
Flight period
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