Showing posts with label GEOMETER MOTH (Dyscia penulataria). Show all posts
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20-9-2019 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - GEOMETER MOTH (Dyscia penulataria)
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Dyscia penulataria is a moth in the family Geometridae, known for its medium size and pale grey to beige coloration. Key facts include its characteristic wing shape, the absence of a proboscis (unlike other geometrid moths), and its host plants, such as fennel and wormwood. It belongs to the genus Dyscia, which was erected by Jacob Hübner in 1825.
Size: It is a medium-sized moth.
Color: The coloration is typically pale grey to beige, though the genus includes some reddish species.
Wing shape: The outer margin of the forewings is slightly concave, which is a distinguishing feature.
Other features: It lacks a proboscis, and its male genitalia can be distinguished from other species by the width-to-length ratio of the valvae and the absence of an uncus.
Habitat and diet
Host plants: It feeds on plants like fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), wormwood (Artemisia), and Dorycnium.
Geographical distribution: While the specific range for D. penulataria is not detailed here, the genus Dyscia is found in Europe and parts of Asia.
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