Gymnoscelis rufifasciata, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Gymnoscelis rufifasciata (Haworth, 1809)
MOTH INFO
Gymnoscelis rufifasciata is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Gymnoscelis rufifasciata (Haworth, 1809)
Phalaena rufifasciata (Haworth, 1809)
Geometra pumilata (Hübner, 1813)
Gymnoscelis pumilata (Hübner, 1813)
Common name
Double-striped Pug
Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Eupitheciini > Genus: Gymnoscelis
Wingspan
15-18 mm
Habitat
The moth can be found in gardens, parks, and warm shrubland.
Food plant
The larva is polyphagous and feeds on the flowers and fruits of a variety of plants i.e. Fabaceae (Cytisus), Ranunculaceae (Clematis), Rosaceae (Crataegus, Rubus), Compositae (Senecio), Labiatae (Origanum), etc.
Flight period
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