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Cyclophora porata

(Cyclophora porata)

Description

Cyclophora porata, the false mocha, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species can be found in Europe. The wingspan is 25–30 millimetres (0.98–1.18 in). The length of the forewings is 12–14 mm (0.47–0.55 in). The moths fly in generations from May to June and from August to September in western Europe. The caterpillars feed on oak and birch.

Taxonomic tree:

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