Scopula asellariaScopula asellariaScopula asellaria is a moth belonging to the family Geometridae (commonly known as geometer moths or inchworms). It was first documented and described by the German entomologist Gottlieb August Wilhelm Herrich-Schäffer in 1847.
Quick Facts
Scientific Classification: It belongs to the order Lepidoptera, family Geometridae, and genus Scopula.
Physical Characteristics: The adult moth typically has a wingspan of 17–21 mm. Its wings feature a light, whitish-to-pale-gray base coloration dusted with tiny dark brown or blackish speckles.
Distribution: This species is primarily native to Southern Europe and North Africa. It is also quite commonly observed throughout the Canary Islands.
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