Scopula decorata

Scopula decorata, the middle lace border, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe.

Scopula decorata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Scopula
Species:
S. decorata
Binomial name
Scopula decorata
Synonyms
  • Geometra decorata Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775
  • Phalaena caerulata Gmelin, 1790
  • Phalaena cinerata Fabricius, 1781
  • Geometra decoraria Hubner, 1799
  • Geometra ornataria Esper, 1806
  • Geometra violata Thunberg, 1784
  • Idaea congruata Zeller 1847
  • Scopula congruata
  • Acidalia decorata leukiberica Wehrli, 1927
  • Acidalia violata ablutata Dannehl, 1927
  • Acidalia armeniaca Thierry-Mieg, 1916

The wingspan is 20–23 millimetres (0.79–0.91 in). The moth flies in two generations from the end of May to August.

The larva feeds on thyme.

Subspecies
  • Scopula decorata decorata
  • Scopula decorata armeniaca (Thierry-Mieg, 1916)
  • Scopula decorata congruata (Zeller, 1847)
  • Scopula decorata drenowskii Sterneck, 1941
  • Scopula decorata eurhythma Prout, 1935
  • Scopula decorata przewalskii Viidaleppp, 1975

Scopula decorata congruata is treated as a full species by some authors.

References
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  1. Sihvonen, Pasi (April 1, 2005). "Phylogeny and classification of the Scopulini moths (Lepidoptera: Geometridae, Sterrhinae)". Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. 143 (4): 473–530. doi:10.1111/j.1096-3642.2005.00153.x.


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