Idaea ostrinaria, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Idaea ostrinaria, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Idaea ostrinaria (Hübner, 1813)

MOTH INFO

Idaea ostrinaria is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name

Idaea ostrinaria (Hübner, 1813)

Synonyms

Geometra ostrinaria (Hübner, 1813)

Common name

Coral-bordered Wave

Classification

Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Sterrhinae > Tribus: Sterrhini > Genus: Idaea

Wingspan

16-21 mm

Habitat

The moth can be found in xerophilous areas, usually in coastal areas, and in altitudes between 0-800 (-1300) m.

Food plant

The polyphagous larva feeds on withered plants and detritus of several herbaceous plants, i.e. Labiatae (Thymus), Boraginaceae (Heliotropium), Campanulaceae (Campanula), Convolvulaceae, Caryophyllaceae, etc.

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

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