Scopula minorata, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Scopula minorata (Boisduval, 1833)
MOTH INFO
Scopula minorata is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Scopula minorata (Boisduval, 1833)
Synonyms
Geometra minorata (Boisduval, 1833)
Scopula ochroleucata (Herrich-Schäffer, 1844)
Scopula inustata (Herrich-Schäffer, 1844)
Scopula inustaria (Herrich-Schäffer, 1847)
Scopula colonaria (Herrich-Schäffer, 1852)
Scopula accessaria (Herrich-Schäffer, 1852)
Scopula remotata (Guenée, 1858)
Idaea medioumbraria (Turati, 1930)
Common name
Petite Wave
Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Sterrhinae > Tribus: Scopulini > Genus: Scopula
Wingspan
15-20 mm
Habitat
The moth can be found in dry and warm lowland habitats and similar coastal areas.
Food plant
The polyphagous larva feeds on the leaves of various plants, i.e. Labiatae (Mentha), Polygonaceae (Rumex crispus), Tamaricaceae (Tamarix), etc.
Flight period
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