Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Geometridae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Eupithecia | |
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Eupithecia ericeata is a moth in the Geometridae family. It is found in most of southern Europe and the Near East.
The wingspan is about 17–19 mm. Adults are variable, ranging from a typical light form with a distinct pattern on the forewings to an unicolorous melanistic form.
The larvae feed on Erica, Juniperus and Cytisus species.
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