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Description:

Scopula ornata (lace border) is a moth of the family Geometridae. The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, mainly Thymus, but also Achillea, Mentha, Origanum, Rumex, Taraxacum and Veronica. It was spotted on the grounds of the Archery and Shooting sport club, Volos city, Greece.

Reference Links:

Scopula ornata - Wikipedia

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DespinaTsafetopoulou

A very beautiful moth, indeed! Thank you Mark!

Lovely Scopula.

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