Eupithecia semigraphata, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Eupithecia semigraphata, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Eupithecia semigraphata Bruand, [1847]

MOTH INFO

Eupithecia semigraphata is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name

Eupithecia semigraphata Bruand, [1847]

Common name

Eupithécie des Labiées

Classification

Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Eupitheciini > Genus: Eupithecia

Wingspan

18-21 mm

Habitat

Rocky slopes and shrubland.

Food plant

The oligophagous larva feeds on the on the inflorescence of Labiatae (i.e. Clinopodium nepeta, Origanum vulgare, etc.).

Flight period*
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
                       

*based on a few observations on the island

Links

Lepiforum e. V.

Moths and Butterflies of Europe and North Africa

Lepidoptera Mundi

Plant Parasites of Europe

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