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Yellow Shell Moth

Camptogramma bilineata

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

Golden geometer moth with fine brown wavy lines on the wings.The wingspan is 20 - 25 mm. The moths fly from June - August.
The larvae feed on various low-growing plants such as chickweed, sorrel and other species from the Polygonaceae family.

Habitat:

The species can be found in Europe, North-America and Asia.

Reference Links:

Camptogramma bilineata, Moths: Geometer moths in the garden

Species ID Suggestions

Yellow Shell

Camptogramma bilineata

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Comments (6)
injica
Not till now ;))) glad you like it!
Sckel
You know I love moths.
injica
Good night ;) and tnx!
bayucca
:-))! My brain is now going to bed, good night!
injica
yes, I have realized it at the same time you were adding your sugg ;) this was telepathically :D ha ha
bayucca
Geometridae, Larentiinae, Xanthorhoini, Camptogramma bilineata.

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PublishedMay 21, 2013

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