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Carpet moth

Epirrhoe molluginata

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Field Notes

Description:

Epirrhoe molluginata is a moth of the Geometridae family.
The wingspan is about 23-27 mm. Adults are on wing from May to July.
The larvae feed on Galium species, including Galium mollugo and Galium sylvaticum. The species overwinters as a pupa.

Habitat:

It is found from the southern part of central Europe to the Caucasus.

Species ID Suggestions

Carpet Moth

Epirrhoe molluginata

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Jacob Gorneau
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