Cabera pusaria is a small moth species belonging to the Geometridae family, characterized by pale white or cream-colored wings with delicate wave-like patterns
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deciduous and mixed woodlands across Europe, particularly prevalent in temperate forest ecosystems with abundant broad-leaved trees such as oak and birch
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in forest ecosystem nutrient cycling as larvae consume foliage, serving as prey for insectivorous birds and contributing to food web dynamics
Morphology
SKIN COATScaled wings typical of Lepidoptera, pale coloration providing camouflage against tree bark and light backgrounds
LIMBS WINGSThin, membranous wings with subtle venation patterns, capable of short-distance flight, wings held flat when resting
HEAD SENSORYCompound eyes, short antennae for chemical and environmental sensing, typical lepidopteran sensory structures
BODY STRUCTURESmall moth with wingspan of 28-35 mm, slender body, delicate wing architecture with pale white/cream background and subtle grey wave-like transverse markings
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Ben Sale from UK
