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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)
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 larva is oligophagous on Rubiaceae (Asperula, Gallium) and feeds on the leaves.
Flight period
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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