Electrophaes corylata (Thunberg 1792) (Family Geometridae)

Forewing Length: 14-16mm;
Wingspan: 22-30mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
May - July July - September (Winter) May - July
(Earliest: 5.6)

Biotopes:
Hedge Rows

Wet Forest
Food:
(Larva)
(Polyphagous)

Several Rosaceae

Betula

Quercus robur
Parasitoids:
Several Ichneumonidae Larvae

Microplitis tuberculifer Larva
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Many Braconidae Larvae

Several Tachinidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Electrophaes corylata
Electrophaes corylata
Nature Spot: Broken-barred Carpet - Electrophaes corylata
Lepiforum: Electrophaes corylata
Plant Parasites of Europe: Electrophaes corylata


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