Biology:Lomographa vestaliata
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Lomographa |
| Species: | L. vestaliata
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| Lomographa vestaliata (Guenee, 1857)
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Lomographa vestaliata, the white spring moth, is a moth in the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1857.[1] Adults are diurnal and on wing in spring.
Description
The white spring moth has a wingspan of 15–23 mm and rests with its wings open, exposing both its forewings and hindwings. Its head, body and all four wings are solid white, lack markings and appear shiny or translucent. The outer margins of all four wings are fringed.[2]
Range and Habitat
It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Newfoundland west to south-eastern British Columbia and south to Florida and Texas . The species prefers dry climates and their habitat consists of xeric shrubby edges and woodlands.
Ecology
The larvae have been recorded feeding on Prunus, Crataegus, Sorbus, Malus, Physocarpus and Viburnum species.[3]
References
- ↑ "911089.00 – 6667 – Lomographa vestaliata – White Spring Moth – (Guenée, [1858)"]. Mississippi State University. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=6667. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- ↑ "White Spring Moth" (in en-US). https://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.php?identification=White-Spring-Moth.
- ↑ Anweiler, G. G. (2007). "Species Page - Lomographa vestaliata". University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. http://www.entomology.ualberta.ca/searching_species_details.php?b=Lepidoptera&c=7&s=6182. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
Wikidata ☰ Q13556436 entry
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