Antipercnia belluaria
Common NameAntipercnia belluaria
Scientific NameAntipercnia belluaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)31.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorscream, black
HabitatDry, warm areas, garrigue, maquis, rocky slopes, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe (e.g., Iberian Peninsula, France, Italy, Greece), North Africa
Host PlantsGenista, Cytisus
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' and feed on broom species (Genista, Cytisus). The larva overwinters.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its creamy white wings uniformly covered with numerous small, distinct black spots, making it quite recognizable among Geometridae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with creamy white wings densely covered in numerous small, irregular black spots across both forewings and hindwings.
