Dyscia conspersaria
Dyscia conspersaria
Dyscia conspersaria 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 butterfly is 28 to 33 millimeters. The wings are whitish, ocher or yellowish in color. On the whole wing surface very small black dots are sometimes sprinkled dust -like. The intensity of the color may vary regionally. The outer transverse line on the fore wings is formed from short v -shaped marks or dark spots and is usually easily broken. The inner transverse line is similar to the outer, however, are often indicated only weak. It is the same with the dark center. The area between the transverse lines is sometimes obscured. On the somewhat lighter colored hind wings, the dark outer transverse line of the front wing continues. Again, the focus is often indistinct. The antennae of the males are provided on both sides with short comb teeth, those of the females are saw-toothed.
Caterpillar and chrysalis
Adults caterpillars are of rotgrauer color and have the back of the eleventh segment, and a pointed horn. Nachschiebern to the rearward-facing, horizontal, short processes
The brown doll is stocky and has a conical cremaster with some hook bristles.
Similar Species
Dyscia conspersaria similar Dyscia other species, in particular raunaria the slightly smaller and paler Dyscia. Because of the color variability of the species, however, a genitalmorphologische examination should be performed to reliably determine.
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs mainly in the southeastern Central Europe and Asia Minor. In German-speaking countries it has been demonstrated locally in Austria. In France, the ssp. Drysia conspersaria turturaria, in Asia Minor, the ssp. Drysia conspersaria Sultaniça represented. The habitat of the species includes bush corridors, dry hillsides and dry lawns.
Way of life
Dyscia conspersaria is one generation per year, the butterflies are to be taken by May to July. They are sometimes active during the day and appear at night also to artificial light sources. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of sage (Salvia ) and Artemisia species. The pupa overwinters.