Orthonama obstipata ♂, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Orthonama obstipata (Fabricius, 1794)
MOTH INFO
Orthonama obstipata is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Orthonama obstipata (Fabricius, 1794)
Synonyms
Orthonama obstipatum (Fabricius, 1794)
Phalaena obstipata (Fabricius, 1794)
Nycterosea obstipata (Fabricius, 1794)
Common name
Gem
Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Xanthorhoini > Genus: Orthonama
Wingspan
17-22 mm
Appearence
The moth displays sexual dimorphism.
Habitat
The moth can be found in various biotopes at altitudes between 0-2000 m.
Food plant
The polyphagous larva feeds on the leaves of various plants, i.e. Compositae (Anthemis, Senecio), Brassicaceae (Alyssum, Nasturtium), Convolvulaceae (Convolvulus), Polygonaceae (Rumex), Rubiaceae (Gallium mollugo), etc.
Flight period
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