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Mullein Wave Moth

Scopula marginepunctata

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

2 cm big from the side of the head and 1 cm large two posterior wings. Wikipedia says that it has the wingspan is 25 – 28 mm but I measured mine. The length of the forewings is 12–15 mm. The moth flies in two generations from mid May to September. The larva feed on yarrow and mugwort.

Habitat:

Found it home, there are few of them around the outside walls. It is found throughout Europe.

Reference Links:

Scopula marginepunctata, Scopula marginepunctata

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
bayucca
Welcome, I will try to get a little bit closer, all these Geometridae look very similar.
injica
Ok, tnx for your help, really appreciate that ;)
bayucca
If you do not find any similar one, try also Sterrhinae.

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PublishedMay 3, 2013

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