Family Geometridae | Genus Orthonama Rank Species | |
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Similar Xanthorhoe ferrugata, Butterflies and moths, Xanthorhoe spadicearia, Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata, Anticlea derivata | ||
Orthonama vittata, the oblique carpet, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Palearctic ecozone.
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Distribution
It is found from the Arctic Circle across Europe and Central Asia to Siberia. It occurs In addition in Turkey and Kazakhstan.
Description
The wingspan is 23–26 mm. The length of the forewings is 11–14 mm.The ground colour of the forewings is light brownish-white. There are several almost parallel to the hind margin cross-lines . In the midfield, a narrow dark band is present. A black distal dividing line joins the apex. At the margin is a line composed of small black dots. The hindwings are paler coloured and provided with several poorly developed dark lines. All wings show a small black discal fleck.
Biology
The moth flies from the beginning of May to mid September [1].
The caterpillars feed on various species of bedstraw.
Habitat: prefers moist meadows, forest clearings and coastal wetlands.