Dasyboarmia subpilosa
Common NameDasyboarmia subpilosa
Scientific NameDasyboarmia subpilosa
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)31
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatConiferous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe, parts of Asia
Host PlantsPicea abies, Abies alba
Flight PeriodLate May to early August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on the needles of coniferous trees, primarily spruce and fir. Pupation occurs in the soil, and the species overwinters in the pupal stage.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive bark-like camouflage pattern with jagged dark lines. Males have noticeably bipectinate (feathery) antennae. Found in conifer-rich environments.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, cryptically patterned wings that resemble tree bark. Its coloration is a mottled mix of brown and grey, featuring prominent, jagged dark brown transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings.
