Scopula limboundata
Species of geometer moth in subfamily Sterrhinae From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Large lace-border | |
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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 | |
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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.
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