Kingdom Animalia Family Geometridae Scientific name Eubaphe mendica Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Eubaphe Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
Similar Eubaphe, Butterflies and moths, Horisme intestinata, Hypagyrtis unipunctata, Eusarca confusaria |
Eubaphe mendica, the beggar, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in eastern North America.
The wingspan is 21–30 mm. Adults are on wing from May to September. There are three generations per year.
The larvae feed on Acer and Viola species.
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