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The Onychora agaritharia is a species of geometer moth (family Geometridae) found in parts of Europe, particularly the Iberian Peninsula and France.
Key Facts
Common Name: It is known in French as "La Fidonie tardive".
Classification: It belongs to the order Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), family Geometridae, and genus Onychora. Its placement within the subfamily Ennominae, specifically the Gnophini, is considered uncertain by some researchers.
Distribution: The species has been recorded in Cantabria, the western and central parts of the Iberian Peninsula, northern Portugal, and Andalusia. The original description of the species came from France. It is not a UK species.
Habitat: It is recognized as a group of localized populations that prefer isolated colonies and specific natural habitats.
Host Plants: The larvae of Onychora agaritharia feed on various plants in the Fabaceae family (legumes), including:
Cytisus scoparius (Common Broom)
Genista cinerea
Genista scorpius
Spartium
Ulex (Gorse)
Life Cycle: Details on the complete life cycle, including pre-imaginal instars and cocoon characteristics, have been a subject of research, with new information being revealed through recent field observations and rearings. The species name etymology refers to the strong streaming or banded pattern on its forewings.
