Pungeleria capreolaria (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775 is a animal in the Geometridae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Pungeleria capreolaria (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Pungeleria capreolaria (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Pungeleria capreolaria is a Geometridae moth found in parts of Europe and the Caucasus, whose larvae feed on conifers.

Family
Genus
Pungeleria
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Pungeleria capreolaria (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Pungeleria capreolaria is a moth species that belongs to the family Geometridae. This species is found in the mountain regions of southern Europe, and also occurs on the Balkan Peninsula and the Caucasus. The wingspan of adult Pungeleria capreolaria measures between 30 and 38 millimeters, which equals 1.2 to 1.5 inches. Adults are active from mid-June to early September, and produce one new generation each year. The larvae of this moth feed on two conifer species: Norway spruce (Picea abies) and silver fir (Abies alba). Pungeleria capreolaria overwinters while in the larval stage.

Photo: (c) Linné's Nightmare, vse pravice pridržane, naložena od Linné's Nightmare

Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Geometridae Pungeleria

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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