Ecliptopera silaceata (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) (Family Geometridae)

Forewing Length: 13-17mm;
Wingspan: 23-27mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? June - July
September
(Winter) April - October
(Earliest: 25.4)
(2-3 Generations

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows
Food:
(Larva)
(Oligophagous)

Several Onagraceae
Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Many Braconidae Larvae

Several Tachinidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Ecliptopera silaceata
Ecliptopera silaceata
Nature Spot: Small Phoenix - Ecliptopera silaceata
Lepidoptera and Their Ecology: Ecliptopera silaceata
Lepiforum: Ecliptopera silaceata
Plant Parasites of Europe: Ecliptopera silaceata


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