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The Mediterranean lace border moth (Scopula submutata) is a small, pale-winged geometrid moth native to southern Europe, North Africa, and the Near East.
Physical Characteristics & Life Cycle
• Wingspan: Measures 20 to 25 millimeters (0.79 to 0.98 inches) across.
• Flight Period: Produces two generations each year, with adult moths active from May through October.
• Overwintering: The insect survives the colder months in its larval (caterpillar) stage.
Habitat & Diet
• Natural Environment: Inhabits hot, dry, and rocky locations, including open grasslands and Mediterranean maquis shrublands.
• Host Plants: Caterpilla larvae feed primarily on mint-family plants (Lamiaceae), specifically wild marjoram (Origanum vulgare) and thyme species (Thymus).
