Biology:Epirranthis diversata

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Short description: Species of moth

Epirranthis diversata
Epirranthis diversata f.jpg
Female
Epirranthis diversata m.jpg
Male
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Epirranthis
Species:
E. diversata
Binomial name
Epirranthis diversata
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

Epirranthis diversata is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. It can be found from central and western Siberia and northern and central Russia to western Europe and from Scandinavia down to the Alps.[1]

The wingspan is 31–45 mm. The moths flies from April to June depending on the location.

Caterpillar

The larvae feed on Populus tremula.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q669461 entry