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Itame vincularia is a species of geometer moth in the family Geometridae, typically found in North Africa and parts of Europe, including Spain, Portugal, and France. Known as the Fidonie du Nerprun in French, its larvae feed on Rhamnus infectoria and Frangula alnus. The moth has a wingspan of approximately 28–32 mm.
Key Facts About Itame vincularia:
Taxonomy: Classified under Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Arthropoda, Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera, and Family Geometridae.
Scientific Name: Itame vincularia (Hübner, 1813).
Synonyms: Geometra vincularia Hübner 1813, Tephrina mrassinaria Oberthür, 1923, and Itame atlantis Prout, 1928.
Habitat & Distribution: Primarily found in dry, Mediterranean, and North African regions.
Larval Host Plants: The larvae feed on Rhamnus infectoria and Frangula alnus.
Wingspan: The wingspan measures around 28–32 mm.
Appearance: Often identified as part of the Macariini tribe in the Ennominae subfamily.
