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