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)
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 in a variety of habitats i.e. open areas, places with scattered trees, shrubland, and parks.
Food plant
The larva is polyphagous and feeds on the leaves of a variety of plants i.e. Leguminosae (Calicotome villosa, Genista acanthoclada), Rosaceae (Pyrus spinosa), Rhamnaceae (Rhamnus), etc.
Flight period
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