Cyclophora albiocellaria
Cyclophora albiocellaria
Cyclophora albiocellaria is a butterfly (moth ) from the family of the tensioner ( Geometridae ).
- 4.1 Notes and references
- 4.2 Literature
Features
Butterfly
The wingspan of the moths of the first generation is 20 to 25 millimeters; that of the second generation is slightly smaller and is 18 millimeters. The apex of the forewing is slightly pointed. The ground color varies from yellow to yellow-brown to orange to. In some specimens the central shadow can be easily dusted reddish. Inner and outer transverse line are formed from dark dot rows. The middle shade is serrated wide and blackish. The hind wings are similar in their design elements of the front wings. All wings show distinct, round, white cored ocelli.
Caterpillar
The color of the beads varies from yellow to green velvet brown. The front and rear end they are tinted reddish and also show a dark dorsal line. In the middle segments are broad, dark slashes.
Doll
The doll is bright yellow. It is characterized by two rows of dark back points and black veined, dark leaf sheaths.
Similar Species
- Cyclophora lennigiaria differs by the weaker funds under the shade, and the emergence of the eye spots, which are formed of small and oval. C. lennigiaria was formerly regarded as a subspecies of C. albiocellaria. The independence of the two types is to this day controversial, although many authors acknowledge this. Further studies on the final resolution to be performed. One difference is in the choice of forage plants: C. albiocellaria lives on Field Maple (Acer campestre ), C. lennigiaria contrast of French maple (Acer monspessulanum ).
- Cyclophora ariadne shows an overall brighter appearance. The apex of the forewing is less pointed and more rounded. Since the nature also endemic to Crete, there is no geographical overlap with C. albiocellaria.
Geographical distribution and occurrence
The distribution of the species extends from south-eastern Europe to the Urals. In Hautes-Alpes local populations live. There are also deposits of Turkey to the Caucasus in the Central Asian mountains. In the Southern Alps, they can still be found at a height of 1300 meters. She prefers to live in barren deciduous forests and on sunny slopes, where there occurs the food plant of the caterpillars.
Way of life
It makes two generations per year. The moths fly from late April to early June and again from mid-July to mid-September. They are crepuscular and nocturnal and visit and artificial light sources. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of field maple (Acer campestre ). The pupa overwinters.