Biology:Scopula immorata
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Short description: Species of geometer moth in subfamily Sterrhinae
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Scopula |
| Species: | S. immorata
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Scopula immorata, the Lewes wave, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe and the Near East.
The wingspan is 20–27 millimetres (0.79–1.06 in). The moth flies in two generations from the end of June to mid August in western Europe.
The larva feeds on various low-growing plants like thyme and oregano. Mating occurs from the males seeking out females in simple courtship behavior, taking place at ~6-10am for an hour to an hour and a half.[2]
Subspecies
- Scopula immorata immorata
- Scopula immorata duercki Sheljuzhko, 1955
References
- ↑ Sihvonen, Pasi (April 1, 2005). "Phylogeny and classification of the Scopulini moths (Lepidoptera: Geometridae, Sterrhinae)". Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 143 (4): 473–530. doi:10.1111/j.1096-3642.2005.00153.x.
- ↑ Sihvonen, Pasi (2007). "Mating behaviour and copulation mechanisms in the genus Scopula (Lepidoptera: Geometridae, Sterrhinae)". Nota Lepid.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q138682 entry
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