Isturgia limbaria
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Isturgia limbaria, the frosted yellow, is a moth of the family Geometridae.
Distribution
This species can be found in parts of Central and Southern Europe. It is extinct in Britain.[1][2]
Habitat
These moths inhabit heathers, edge of the forests and scrubby areas.[3]
Description
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Biology
These day-flying moths fly from mid April to mid August [1] in one or two generation. The larvae feed on broom. They over-winter as a pupa.[4]
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References
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External links
- Paolo Mazzei, Daniel Morel, Raniero Panfili Moths and Butterflies of Europe and North Africa
- Lepiforum.de
- Vlindernet.nl Template:In lang