About Gnophos furvata (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775
Gnophos furvata is a moth species belonging to the family Geometridae. Its distribution covers southern and central Europe, and its range extends eastward to the Carpathian Mountains and Ukraine. The wingspan of this moth measures 38–52 mm. Adult moths have been recorded feeding on nectar from Eupatorium cannabinum and plants of the Silene genus. Adults are active in flight from June through September. The larvae feed on the leaves of a wide range of plants, specifically including Prunus spinosa, Cornus sanguinea, Clematis vitalba, Coronilla coronata, and Hippocrepis comosa. Larvae can be found in late summer. This species overwinters while in its larval life stage. Pupation occurs in June of the year after overwintering.
