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Opisthograptis luteolata
The brimstone moth (Opisthograptis luteolata) is a moth of the family Geometridae.The moth sometimes flies during the day but mainly at night, and is attracted to light. The larva is brown or green with a "horn" on its back and feeds on a variety of trees and shrubs. Recorded food plants include apple, birch, blackthorn, currant, hawthorn, Prunus, rowan, Amelanchier and willow. The species, due to its complex life cycle, overwinters either as a larva or a pupa. It was spotted in Tzoumerka mountains National park, Epirus region, Greece.
Spotted on Aug 3, 2017
Submitted on Aug 6, 2017
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