Dysstroma latefasciata

(Dysstroma latefasciata)

Description

Dysstroma latefasciata, the Siberian carpet, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found from Fennoscandia to eastern Siberia and Mongolia. The wingspan is 26–35 mm. Adults are on wing from the end of June to September. The larvae feed on Vaccinium myrtillus, Vaccinium uliginosum, Rubus chamaemorus, Rhododendron tomentosum and Fragaria vesca. Larvae can be found from August to June. The species overwinters in the larval stage.

Taxonomic tree:

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