Biology:Eufidonia notataria

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Short description: Species of moth

Eufidonia notataria
Eufidonia notataria, -26124, Det. John L. Sperry, Jefferson, New Hampshire. 16 June 1935, D. Lennox (49551425792).jpg
Eufidonia notataria 1178029.jpg
Adult (top) and larva (bottom)
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Eufidonia
Species:
E. notataria
Binomial name
Eufidonia notataria
(Walker, 1860)
Synonyms
  • Tephrosia notataria Walker, 1860

Eufidonia notataria, the powder moth, is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in north-eastern North America.

The wingspan is 22–27 mm. Adults are on wing from May to July. There is one generation per year.

The larvae feed on balsam fir, eastern hemlock, eastern larch and spruces.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q5406828 entry