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Showing posts with label THE COPPERY TAUPE (Charissa mucidaria). Show all posts
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Thursday, 21 September 2023

21-9-2023 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - THE COPPERY TAUPE (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.