Kingdom Animalia Family Geometridae Genus Phibalapteryx Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | Class Insecta Tribe Cataclysmiini Scientific name Phibalapteryx virgata Rank Species | |
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Similar Catarhoe cuculata, Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata, Pelurga comitata, Anticlea derivata, Xanthorhoe biriviata | ||
The Oblique Striped (Phibalapteryx virgata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe.
The length of the forewings is 22–25 mm. The moth resembles Orthonama vittata, but has a lighter colour. The moth flies in two or three generations from April to September [1].
The larva mainly feeds on Lady's bedstraw.
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