Epirrhoe galiata, Crete - photo © https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/32367380

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)

Synonyms

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 monophagous larva feeds on the leaves of Rubiaceae (Galium).

Flight period
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Links

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