Scopula submutata, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Scopula submutata (Treitschke, 1828)
MOTH INFO
Scopula submutata is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Scopula submutata (Treitschke, 1828)
Synonyms
Idaea submutata Treitschke, 1828
Acidalia gianellaria Turati, 1905
Scopula nivellearia (Oberthür, 1922)
Acidalia pseudhonestata Wehrli, 1926
Acidalia syrilibanotica Wehrli, 1933
Scopula mudrica Koutsaftikis, 1973
Common name
Mediterranean Lace Border
Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Sterrhinae > Tribus: Scopulini > Genus: Scopula
Wingspan
18-24 mm
Habitat
Screes and scrubland.
Food plant
The oligophagous larva feeds on the leaves of Labiatae (Satureja thymbra, Thymus, Origanum vulgare).
Flight period
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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