Scopula decolor, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

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

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

Lepiforum e. V.

Plant Parasites of Europe

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