Eurranthis Explained

Eurranthis is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae erected by Jacob Hübner in 1823. Its only species, Eurranthis plummistaria, was first described by Charles Joseph Devillers in 1789.^[1] It is found in south-western Europe, including the Maritime Alps in France and Italy and the Iberian Peninsula.

The wingspan is 30–32 mm. It is a day-flying species.

Larvae feed on Dorycnium species.

Subspecies

• Eurranthis plummistaria plummistaria
• Eurranthis plummistaria atlanticaria Le Cerf, 1923 (North Africa)

References

• Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . Search results Family: Geometridae . Butterflies and Moths of the World . Natural History Museum, London.

External links

• Fauna Europaea
• Moths and Butterflies of Europe and North Africa
• Lepiforum e.V.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Eurranthis Hübner, 1823 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . February 5, 2019.