Phaiogramma faustinata, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Phaiogramma faustinata (Millière, 1868)
MOTH INFO
Phaiogramma faustinata is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Phaiogramma faustinata (Millière, 1868)
Synonyms
Nemoria faustinata (Millière, 1868)
Chlorissa faustinata (Millière, 1868)
Eucrostes rhoisaria (Chrétien, 1909)
Common name
Phalène verte de Millière
Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Geometrinae > Tribus: Hemitheini > Genus: Phaiogramma
Wingspan
23-27 mm
Habitat
Shrubland and olive groves.
Food plant
The polyphagous larva feeds on the leaves of various plants, i.e. Umbelliferae (Foeniculum vulgare), Leguminosae (Acacia, Ononis), Labiatae (Rosmarinus officinalis), Compositae (Dittrichia viscosa), etc.
Flight period
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