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  1. Gorgeous moth and photo, Rui! Posted 2 years ago
    1. Thank you, Christine! Posted 2 years ago

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''Isturgia famula'' is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is known from southern Europe.

Adults are on wing from May to June and are on wing during the day on sunny days.

The larvae feed on ''Cytisus'', ''Genista'', ''Sarothamnus'', ''Spartium'' and ''Ulex'' species. It overwinters as a pupa in the ground.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by RMFelix
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Uploaded Oct 7, 2022. Captured May 12, 2022 12:05.
  • NIKON D610
  • f/2.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 55mm