Itame vincularia
Scientific NameItame vincularia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown, tan
HabitatHeathlands, dry grasslands, open woodlands, scrub
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia Minor (e.g., Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia)
Host PlantsGenista, Cytisus, Ulex, Erica
Flight PeriodApril to June, August to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are loopers (inchworms) that feed on various shrubs and herbaceous plants. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the specific pattern of dark brown transverse lines on the pale forewings, particularly the distinct postmedian line. Males are identifiable by their strongly pectinate antennae.
Description
A small geometrid moth with a pale, mottled light brown or tan ground color, featuring prominent, irregular dark brown transverse bands across the forewings. Males have distinctive feathery antennae.
