Catarhoe basochesiata
Scientific NameCatarhoe basochesiata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, gardens, meadows
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe, parts of Western Asia
Host PlantsGalium mollugo, Galium verum
Flight PeriodMay to June, July to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various species of bedstraw (Galium spp.). The species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the specific arrangement and coloration of the wavy lines on the forewings, particularly the shape and intensity of the central band and the subterminal line, which helps differentiate it from closely related Catarhoe species.
Description
A small geometrid moth with forewings exhibiting complex wavy patterns of dark brown, reddish-brown, and pale greyish-brown bands, often with a distinct dark central fascia. The hindwings are paler grey with fainter markings.
