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Showing posts with label INCONSPICUOUS THORNYVALVE MOTH (Acanthovalva inconspicuaria). Show all posts
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Tuesday, 8 May 2018

5-4-2018 PHINDA FOREST LODGE, SOUTH AFRICA - INCONSPICUOUS THORNYVALVE MOTH (Acanthovalva inconspicuaria)


Acanthovalva inconspicuaria is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in southern Europe, the Near East and throughout of Africa from Morocco to South Africa.

A known hostplant for the larvae of this species is Acacia nilotica.

Wingspan
19-22 mm

The moth can be found on rocky slopes and open areas with scrubland vegetation.

Food plant is Santalaceae (Osyris alba).