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Eulithis prunata

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Phoenix
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Eulithis
Species:
E. prunata
Binomial name
Eulithis prunata
(Linnaeus, 1758)

Eulithis prunata, the phoenix, is a moth of the genus Eulithis in the family Geometridae.

Museum specimen

Description

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The moth has a wingspan of about 28 to 37 mm. The ground colour of the forewing is dark brown. The midfield is bordered by grey-white or brown-white cross bands on both sides and shows a strong point-shaped bulge outward. On the distal white wavy line, there are several black arrow stains contrasted with white. Below the apex, there is a large, dark, crescent-shaped spot located. Three bright wavy lines are visible on the grey rear wings.

Distribution

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Palearctic

Subspecies

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Larva Moscow Oblast

Biology

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Larval food plants

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The larvae feed on currant bushes of the genus Ribes, including Alpine Currant, Blackcurrant, Gooseberry, Redcurrant and Ribes aureum. Ornamental member of the genus may also be hosts.[1]

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