Scopula decorata explained

Scopula decorata, the middle lace border, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe.

The wingspan is 20-. The moth flies in two generations from the end of May to August.

The larva feeds on thyme.

Subspecies

• Scopula decorata decorata
• Scopula decorata armeniaca (Thierry-Mieg, 1916)
• Scopula decorata congruata (Zeller, 1847)
• Scopula decorata drenowskii Sterneck, 1941
• Scopula decorata eurhythma Prout, 1935
• Scopula decorata przewalskii Viidaleppp, 1975

Scopula decorata congruata is treated as a full species by some authors.

External links

• Middle lace border on UKmoths
• Lepiforum.de
• Vlindernet.nl
• Middle lace border from Portugal