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Dark Marbled Carpet

Dysstroma citrata

A geometer moth species belonging to the Geometridae family, characterized by distinctive mottled wing patterns that provide excellent camouflage against bark and lichens.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Temperate forests and woodland edges across Europe and parts of Asia, typically found at elevations between 100-1,500 meters above sea level

Ecological Role

Serves as a critical pollinator and food source for predatory birds and small mammals; larvae play a role in forest ecosystem nutrient cycling

Morphology

SKIN COAT Scaled wings with complex microstructures providing thermal regulation and water resistance
LIMBS WINGS Broad, mottled gray-brown wings with intricate marbled patterns; characteristic Geometridae 'measuring worm' larval locomotion
HEAD SENSORY Large compound eyes, short antennae with fine sensory receptors for detecting environmental cues
BODY STRUCTURE Wingspan of 30-40 mm, slender moth body with cryptic coloration blending with bark and foliage

Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: CBG Photography Group, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics

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