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Larentia malvata, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Larentia malvata (Rambur, 1833)
MOTH INFO
Larentia malvata is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Larentia malvata (Rambur, 1833)
Cidaria malvata (Rambur, 1833)
Common name
Larentie des mauves
Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Larentiini > Genus: Larentia
Wingspan
26-31 mm
Habitat
The moth can be found in lowlands, in bushy open habitats, coastal macchia (0-300 m).
Food plant
The larva is oligophagous on Malvaceae (Malva, Lavatera, Althaea) and feeds on the leaves.
Flight Period
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Links
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