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Theria rupicapraria

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Theria rupicapraria
Male
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Theria
Species:
T. rupicapraria
Binomial name
Theria rupicapraria
Synonyms
  • Geometra rupicapraria Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775
  • Theria culminaria Leraut, 1993

Theria rupicapraria is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout in Europe and the South Caucasus.

The wingspan is 28–30 mm for males. Females have reduced wings. Adults are on wing from January to April. There is one generation per year.

The larvae feed on Crataegus and Prunus spinosa. Larvae can be found in June. It overwinters as a pupa.

Subspecies

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  • Theria rupicapraria rupicapraria
  • Theria rupicapraria culminaria Leraut, 1993
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