Adalbertia castiliaria
Common NameAdalbertia castiliaria
Scientific NameAdalbertia castiliaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorslight brown, tan
HabitatDry scrublands, rocky areas, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSpain
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various shrubs and herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis with egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages. Larvae are typically slender 'looper' caterpillars, characteristic of the Geometridae family.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its uniform light brown coloration with faint, darker transverse lines and a small discal spot on the forewings. Its size and subtle markings help differentiate it from other geometrid moths in its range.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with light brown to tan wings, featuring subtle darker brown transverse lines and a small discal spot on the forewings.
