Scopula marginepunctata

Scopula marginepunctata
Scopula marginepunctata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Scopula
Species: S. marginepunctata
Binomial name
Scopula marginepunctata
Goeze, 1781

The Mullein Wave (Scopula marginepunctata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe.

The wingspan is 25–28 mm. The length of the forewings is 12–15 mm. The moth flies in two generations from mid May to September [1].

The larva feed on yarrow and mugwort.

Notes

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

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