Ecliptopera capitata

Ecliptopera capitata is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species can be found in Europe.

Ecliptopera capitata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Subphylum:
Hexapoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Geometridae
Tribe:
Cidariini
Genus:
Ecliptopera
Species:
E. capitata
Binomial name
Ecliptopera capitata

The length of the forewings is 11–13 mm. The moths fly in two generations from May to August.

The larvae feed on touch-me-not balsam.

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


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