Scopula turbulentaria, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Scopula turbulentaria (Staudinger, 1870)
MOTH INFO
Scopula turbulentaria is a moth of the family Geometridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Scopula turbulentaria (Staudinger, 1870)
Synonyms
Acidalia turbulentaria (Staudinger, 1870)
Common name
Dotted Ochre Wave
Classification
Superfamily: Geometroidea > Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Sterrhinae > Tribus: Scopulini > Genus: Scopula
Wingspan
18-21 mm
Habitat
Fallow land, phrygana.
Food plant
The larva feeds on Nicotiana species, Plantago lanceolata, and other low-growing plants.
Flight period
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