Biology:Sandy Carpet

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Sandy carpet
Perizoma flavofasciatum.jpg
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P. flavofasciata
Binomial name
Perizoma flavofasciata
(Thunberg, 1792)
Synonyms
  • Perizoma flavofasciatum Thunberg, 1792

The sandy carpet or sandy rivulet (Perizoma flavofasciata) is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in most of Europe and northern Africa.

Its wingspan is 26–32 mm. Adults of this species are sand colored with white bands. It is scarce and overwinters as a pupa.

Its flight period is from late May to early August.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q777351 entry