Small geometrid moth species native to Europe, characterized by subtle brown and grey mottled wing patterns that provide excellent camouflage against bark and lichen.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Widespread across temperate European forests, woodland edges, gardens, and urban green spaces with deciduous and mixed tree vegetation
Ecological Role
Important herbivorous insect in forest ecosystems, serving as prey for birds and bats, and contributing to nutrient cycling through larval feeding on vegetation
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Scaled wings with microscopic overlapping chitin structures in cryptic earth-tone coloration
- LIMBS WINGS Two pairs of broad, subtly patterned wings with muted brown and grey coloration providing camouflage
- HEAD SENSORY Antennae with sensory receptors, compound eyes adapted for nocturnal navigation
- BODY STRUCTURE Small moth with wingspan of 22-28 mm, slender body approximately 10-15 mm in length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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