Scopula limboundata
Species of geometer moth in subfamily Sterrhinae / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scopula limboundata, the large lace-border, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was described by Adrian Hardy Haworth in 1809. It is found in North America east of the Rocky Mountains. There is a single and unconfirmed record from Great Britain.
Quick Facts Large lace-border, Scientific classification ...
Large lace-border | |
---|---|
Gatineau Park, Quebec | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Geometridae |
Genus: | Scopula |
Species: | S. limboundata |
Binomial name | |
Scopula limboundata | |
Synonyms | |
|
Close
The wingspan is 25–30 millimetres (0.98–1.18 in). Adults are on wing from late May to late August or early September.
The larvae feed on apple, blueberry, clover, dandelion, meadow-beauty, and black cherry.