Perizoma curvilinea
Common NamePerizoma curvilinea
Scientific NamePerizoma curvilinea
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, meadows, damp areas
Geographic RangeEurope, Central Asia
Host PlantsSilene dioica, Silene latifolia, Lychnis flos-cuculi
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the seeds inside the capsules of host plants, primarily Silene species, before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall mottled grey-brown coloration and the characteristic indistinct dark transverse lines and speckles on the forewings, often requiring examination of genitalia for definitive species identification within the genus.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey-brown and white forewings, featuring indistinct darker transverse bands and speckles that provide camouflage.
