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Menophra abruptaria

Menophra abruptaria

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''Menophra abruptaria'', the waved umber, is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in south-western North Africa, southern Europe and Anatolia, in the north, it is found from England to Switzerland and south-western Germany.

The wingspan is 36–42 mm. Adults are on wing from April to June. Normally, there is one generation per year, although there can be a partial second generation in summer.

The larvae feed on ''Ligustrum ovalifolium'' and ''Syringa vulgaris''.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by RMFelix
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By RMFelix

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Uploaded Sep 12, 2016. Captured Sep 10, 2016 23:42.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO100
  • 50mm