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Nebula ibericata is a geometer moth (family Geometridae) found in Europe, known for feeding on Galium (bedstraw) species, especially G. lucidum, and flying in multiple generations (bi-voltine) from spring to autumn, with larvae specifically eating these plant leaves. It's part of the Nebula genus, characterized by its distinctive patterns, and is studied for its biology and life cycle, often appearing across Spain and other European regions.
Classification: A moth (Order Lepidoptera) in the Geometridae family (Geometer Moths).
Food (Larvae): Primarily feeds on Galium lucidum (Shiny Bedstraw) and Galium aparine (Goosegrass).
Flight Periods: Bi-voltine, meaning two generations per year, typically from mid-March to late April and again from mid-August to mid-October, with some winter activity.
Habitat/Range: Found in various parts of Europe, with records in Spain, including central Spain.
Identification: A distinct species within the Nebula genus, known for its patterned wings.
Biology & Behavior:
Monophagous: Larvae are apparently specialists, feeding on very specific host plants within the Rubiaceae family.
Life Cycle: Studied for its larval morphology and phenology (timing of life cycle events).
