Epirrhoe molluginata
Light gray Labkrautspanner ( Epirrhoe molluginata )
The light gray Labkrautspanner ( Epirrhoe molluginata ), also known as gray - brown cleaver blade tensioner, is a butterfly (moth ) from the family of the tensioner ( Geometridae ).
- 5.1 Notes and references
- 5.2 Literature
Features
Butterfly
The wingspan of the butterfly is 23 to 27 mm. The ground color of the forewings varies from light gray to gray-brown. The forewings show several dark transverse bands, the means binding may be pronounced differently in their width and intensity and divided by a whitish field. Near the hem runs a distinct white wave line, which continues on the light gray hind wings. On the front and hind wings blackish Diskalflecke are recognizable.
Caterpillar, and chrysalis
Adults caterpillars are yellow gray to reddish brown and show a dark dorsal line, which is particularly pronounced at the front and rear end. In the central area there are v -shaped, whitish, front-facing back spots.
The doll has a light tan color.
Geographical distribution and occurrence
The light gray Labkrautspanner be found predominantly in southern Central Europe to the Caucasus. It is missing in Northern Europe. The species inhabits different habitats with Labkrautbestand, but preferably mountainous terrain.
Way of life
The main flight period of moths are the months of May to July. Visit artificial light sources. The caterpillars feed on various Labkrautarten ( Galium ). These include meadows bedstraw ( Galium mollugo ) and forest - bedstraw ( Galium sylvaticum ). The caterpillars pupate in a slight cocoon in the soil and overwinter as a pupa, which sometimes is over two winters.
Endangering
The Light Grey Labkrautspanner comes in Germany in different numbers before, lacking in some of the northern and north-eastern regions, but is out on the red list of threatened species as not at risk.