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Chimney Sweeper;

Odezia atrata

Photo by arlanda
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Field Notes

Description:

Mth of the family Geometridae that flies during the day, preferably with bright sunshine. It is completely black except for the white fringes at the tips of the forewings.

The wingspan is 23–27 mm. The length of the forewings is 12–15 mm. The moth flies from June to August.

The larvae feed mainly on pignut (Conopodium majus)

Habitat:

Open prairie, pine tree forest. Parque Nacional de Sierra de Guadarrama

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.; f/8; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No Flash fired

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