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Friday, 18 September 2026

18-9-2026 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - WAVE MOTH (Scopula asellaria)


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.