Kingdom Animalia Order Lepidoptera Genus Perizoma Higher classification Perizoma | Phylum Arthropoda Family Geometridae Scientific name Perizoma flavofasciata Rank Species | |
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Similar Perizoma, Butterflies and moths, Perizoma alchemillata, Perizoma affinitata, Perizoma albulata | ||
The sandy carpet or sandy rivulet (Perizoma flavofasciata) is a species of moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in most of Europe and northern Africa.
Its wingspan is 26–32 mm. Adults of this species are sand colored with white bands. It is scarce and overwinters as a pupa.
Its flight period is from late May to early August.
References
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