Crocota peletieraria

(Crocota peletieraria)

Description

Crocota peletieraria (pale dyer) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in France and Spain. The wingspan is 26–35 mm for males and 22–28 mm for females. The larvae feed on Trifolium, Taraxacum, Plantago, Rumex, Lotus corniculatus and Achillea species (including Achillea ptarmica).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Geometridae
Genus:Crocota
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