Ecleora solieraria
Scientific NameEcleora solieraria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, beige
HabitatDry woodlands, scrubland, maquis, often associated with oak and pine forests.
Geographic RangeIberian Peninsula (Spain, Portugal), North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia).
Host PlantsQuercus, Pinus
Flight PeriodApril to June, and August to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are loopers, feeding on oak and pine foliage before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic bark-like pattern of wavy dark lines on a pale brown-grey background, and its typical geometrid resting posture with wings flattened against the substrate.
Description
This medium-sized moth exhibits excellent camouflage, with wings patterned in shades of light brown and grey, marked by several wavy, darker brown transverse lines, allowing it to blend seamlessly with tree bark.
