Cyclophora linearia (Hübner 1799) (Family Geometridae)

Forewing Length: 14-16mm;
Wingspan: 26-33mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? June - October (Winter) May - September
(Earliest: 20.5)
(2 Generations)

Biotopes:
Beech Forest

Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)

Fagus sylvatica

Quercus robur

Vaccinium myrtillus
Possible Food:
(Larva)

Betula
Parasitoids:
Several Ichneumonidae Larvae

Phryxe vulgaris Larva
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Many Braconidae Larvae

Several Tachinidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Cyclophora linearia
Cyclophora linearia
Nature Spot: Clay Triple-lines - Cyclophora linearia
Lepidoptera and Their Ecology: Cyclophora linearia
Lepiforum: Cyclophora linearia
Plant Parasites of Europe: Cyclophora linearia


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