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)
Synonyms
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 polyphagous larva feeds on the flowers and fruits of various plants i.e. Fabaceae (Cytisus), Ranunculaceae (Clematis), Rosaceae (Crataegus, Rubus), Compositae (Senecio), Labiatae (Origanum), etc.
Flight period
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