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Charissa obscurata
Charissa obscurata, the annulet or Scotch annulet, is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in most of Europe. Illustration from John Curtis's British Entomology Volume 6 It is a variable species, whose ground colour generally reflects the area it inhabits. It is whitish or pale grey in limestone and chalky districts. Darker forms are found in areas with peaty soils.The circular O marks on all four wings are typical but may be vague. The front wings have strongly toothed lines, whose which continue on the hind wings. The margin of the large hind wing is very heavily ruffled and incised, which differ from other species of Charissa moths. It was spotted in the grounds of Volos shooting and archery club, Greece.
Spotted on Apr 4, 2016
Submitted on Jul 28, 2016
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