Geometrical Lines
Common NameGeometrical Lines
Scientific NameEuclidia glyphica
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, black, white, grey
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, heathland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsclover, vetch, lucerne
Flight PeriodMay to July (sometimes August-September)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown, feeding on various legumes, and pupate in a cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive black band with a white diagonal stripe on the forewings and its rapid, darting flight during the day.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, characterized by a broad black band containing a prominent white diagonal stripe.
