Epirrhoe galiata, Crete - photo © https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/32367380
Epirrhoe galiata (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
MOTH INFO
Epirrhoe galiata is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Epirrhoe galiata (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Geometra galiata (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Common name
Galium Carpet
Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Xanthorhoini > Genus: Epirrhoe
Wingspan
28-32 mm
Habitat
The moth can be found in dry meadows, forest clearings, glades, sunny woodland edges, xerophilous hillsides, and meadows.
Food plant
The larva is monophagous on Rubiaceae (Galium) and feeds on the leaves.
Flight period
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