8-5-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - GEOMETER MOTH (Charissa mucidaria)

Charissa mucidaria, the coppery taupe, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was described by Jacob Hübner in 1799. It is found in southern Europe and North Africa (including Morocco).

The wingspan is 20–30 mm. Adults are on wing from March to May and again from July to September.

The larvae feed on Sedum, Anagallis, Polygonum and Rumex species.

12-4-2022 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - GEOMETER MOTH (Charissa mucidaria)

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14-3-2022 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - GEOMETER MOTH (Charissa mucidaria)

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11-3-2022 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - GEOMETER MOTH (Charissa mucidaria)

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26-12-2021 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - GEOMETER MOTH (Charissa mucidaria)

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8-9-2019 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - GEOMETER MOTH (Charissa mucidaria)

Charissa mucidaria, commonly known as the coppery taupe, is a species of geometer moth in the family Geometridae. It is native to the western Palaearctic region, particularly southern Europe and North Africa. 

Here are the key facts about this species:

The moth, also called the coppery taupe, has a scientific name of Charissa mucidaria and belongs to the Geometridae family. It is typically yellow-tan to greyish-brown with a wingspan between 20–30 mm. 

Native to Southern Europe and North Africa, it is often found in rocky habitats. Adults fly from March to May and again from July to September and are active at night. The larvae, known as "inchworms," feed on plants like Sedum and Rumex. 

Synonyms for the species include Charissa lusitanica and Charissa ochracearia. The species is included in biodiversity studies. 

23-10-2018 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - GEOMETER MOTH (Charissa mucidaria)

A moth of the Geometridae family found in southern Europe and North Africa. The wingspan is 20 to 30 mm. Adults fly from March to May and again from July to September.

Charissa mucidaria, the coppery taupe, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was described by Jacob Hübner in 1799. It is found in southern Europe and North Africa (including Morocco).

The wingspan is 20–30 mm. Adults are on wing from March to May and again from July to September.

The larvae feed on Sedum, Anagallis, Polygonum and Rumex species.

21-9-2015 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - GEOMETER MOTH (Charissa mucidaria)

Charissa mucidaria, the coppery taupe, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was described by Jacob Hübner in 1799. It is found in southern Europe and North Africa (including Morocco).

The wingspan is 20–30 mm. Adults are on wing from March to May and again from July to September.

The larvae feed on Sedum, Anagallis, Polygonum and Rumex species.