Idaea trigeminata

Treble brown spot
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Idaea
Species: I. trigeminata
Binomial name
Idaea trigeminata
Haworth, 1809

Idaea trigeminata, the treble brown spot, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in Europe.

The species has a wingspan of 23–25 mm. The adults fly in one generation from late May to early July . They are attracted to light.

The larvae feed on ivy, knotgrass and other low growing plants.

Notes

  1. ^ The flight season refers to the British Isles. This may vary in other parts of the range.


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