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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.
Flight period
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Links
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