Protorhoe unicata, Crete - photo © Heiner Ziegler
Protorhoe unicata (Guenée, 1858)
MOTH INFO
Protorhoe unicata is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Protorhoe unicata (Guenée, 1858)
Synonyms
Melanippe unicata (Guenée, 1858)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Xanthorhoini > Genus: Protorhoe
Wingspan
18-20 mm
Habitat
Shrubland, phrygana, olive groves.
Food plant
The oligophagous larva feeds on the leaves of Rubiaceae (Asperula, Gallium).
Flight period
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