Idaea serpentata

Idaea serpentata
Idaea serpentata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Idaea
Species: I. serpentata
Binomial name
Idaea serpentata
Hufnagel, 1767

Idaea serpentata is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in most of continental Europe and the Near East.

The wingspan is about 22 mm. The adults fly from late June to early August. [1]. They are attracted to light.

The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants such as Galium, Taraxacum, Rumex and Thymus.

Notes

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

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