Kingdom Animalia Family Drepanidae Scientific name Polyploca ridens Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Polyploca Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Similar Tethea ocularis, Butterflies and moths, Ochropacha duplaris, Tethea or, Cymatophorina diluta | ||
The Frosted Green (Polyploca ridens) is a moth of the family Drepanidae. It is found in Southern and Central Europe, England, Denmark, Southern Sweden and in the east up to Russia.
The wingspan is 30–35 mm. The moth flies from April to May depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Oak.
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