Odezia atrata

Odezia atrata
Odezia atrata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Odezia
Species: O. atrata
Binomial name
Odezia atrata
Linnaeus, 1758

The Chimney Sweeper (Odezia atrata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe.

The wingspan is 23–27 mm. The length of the forewings is 12–15 mm. The moth flies from June to August [1]. The moth flies during the day, preferably with bright sunshine.

The larva feed mainly on pignut.

Notes

  1. ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.

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