18-10-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - GEOMETER MOTH (Crocallis auberti)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/475739-Crocallis-auberti

 

10-10-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - GEOMETER MOTH (Crocallis auberti)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/475739-Crocallis-auberti

 

9-10-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - GEOMETER MOTH (Crocallis auberti)

Crocallis auberti is a species of geometer moth belonging to the family Geometridae. First described by Charles Oberthür in 1883, this moth is primarily distributed across the Iberian Peninsula and parts of North Africa, frequenting Mediterranean scrublands and woodlands.

Key Facts at a Glance

Taxonomy: Belongs to the order Lepidoptera, family Geometridae, and subfamily Ennominae.

Geographic Distribution: Endemic to southwestern Europe and the western Mediterranean. Records highlight its presence in Spain, Portugal, and North Africa (such as Morocco and Algeria).

Flight Period (Adults): Adults are typically active in the late autumn months, with most flight records occurring between October and November. Like many Geometridae, they are nocturnal and attracted to artificial light.

Life Cycle: Univoltine (having one generation per year). The species overwinters as an egg. The polyphagous larvae (caterpillars) emerge to feed in the spring before pupating.

Habitat: Typically found in warm, shrubby habitats, including Mediterranean scrub (such as areas featuring Cistus and Rosmarinus), woodland edges, and hedges.

Host Plants: The caterpillars are polyphagous and feed on a variety of woody shrubs and broad-leaved plants common to its environment.

6-10-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - GEOMETER MOTH (Crocallis auberti)

Crocallis auberti is a species of geometer moth within the family Geometridae and genus Crocallis, primarily found in Europe.

Here are the key facts regarding Crocallis auberti:

Classification: It belongs to the Animalia kingdom, Arthropoda phylum, Insecta class, and Lepidoptera order.

Distribution: This species is found in Europe, with specific records in Portugal and Spain.

Habitat & Identification: It belongs to a genus often found in warm habitats, such as scrublands and woodland edges. Crocallis species generally have robust, hairy bodies and males have feathered (pectinate) antennae.

Occurrence: It was recorded as present in Portugal according to GBIF Backbone Taxonomy

.Species Context: Crocallis auberti is one of several species in its genus, often confused with or discussed alongside other Mediterranean Crocallis species, including C. tusciaria or C. elinguaria, which are common in similar habitats.The Crocallis genus is known for its members being active in autumn and having larvae that are polyphagous, feeding on various shrubs.