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Least Carpet Moth

Idaea rusticata

Description:

The species has a wingspan of 19 - 21 mm. The length of the forewings is 9 - 11 mm. The adults fly at night from July to August, and are attracted to light.

Notes:

Related spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/281...

1 Species ID Suggestions

bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago
Least Carpet
Idaea rusticata Idaea rusticata


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3 Comments

injica
injica 10 years ago

Tnx bayucca! I knew you will make my life easier! :D

bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago

Geometridae, Sterrhinae, Idaeini, Idaea rusticata.

Idaea species perhaps, we have similar here, if not the same.

injica
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injica

Croatia

Spotted on Jun 19, 2013
Submitted on Jun 19, 2013

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