4-9-2021 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - CARPET MOTH (Almeria kalischata)

Almeria kalischata is a species of lepidopteran insects, more specifically moths, belonging to the family Geometridae.

The scientific authority on the species is Staudinger, having been described in 1870.

This is a species present in Portuguese and Spanish territory.

29-7-2021 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - CARPET MOTH (Almeria kalischata)

Almeria kalischata is a species of lepidopteran insects, more specifically moths, belonging to the family Geometridae.

The scientific authority on the species is Staudinger, having been described in 1870.

This is a species present in Portuguese and Spanish territory.

22-5-2021 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - CARPET MOTH (Almeria kalischata)

Almeria kalischata is a species of lepidopteran insects, more specifically moths, belonging to the family Geometridae.

Here are the key details about this insect:

• Taxonomy: It was originally described by entomologist Otto Staudinger in 1870. The genus Almeria was later established by Ramón Agenjo in 1949.

• Appearance: It has a wingspan ranging from 20 to 23 mm for males, and 22 to 25 mm for females. It typically features a grey-to-brown coloration with fine patterned lines, which offers excellent camouflage against rocks and tree bark.

• Distribution: This is an Atlanto-Mediterranean species primarily found across the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal). While heavily observed in southern and eastern Spanish coastal regions like Andalusia (including Almería, Málaga, and Grazalema), rare specimens have also been documented further north.

• Diet & Behavior: The caterpillar (larva) is monophagous, meaning it feeds exclusively on pine trees (Pinus species). The adult moths are polyvoltine, meaning they produce multiple generations throughout the year and can be spotted across all seasons (from January to December)