Scopula decolor, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Scopula decolor (Staudinger, 1897)
MOTH INFO
Scopula decolor is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Scopula decolor (Staudinger, 1897)
Acidalina decolor (Staudinger, 1897)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Sterrhinae > Tribus: Scopulini > Genus: Scopula
Wingspan
24-27 mm
Habitat
It is a low-altitude species, flying in arid areas with sparse vegetation.
Food plant
The larva is polyphagous and feeds on the leaves of various herbs. Some adults in the photos were spotted on Atriplex halimus plants.
Flight period
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