Scotopteryx coarctaria
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Scotopteryx coarctaria is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in most of Europe, except Ireland, Great Britain, Portugal, Belgium, Fennoscandia and the Baltic region.[1] It has also been recorded from Turkey and Kazakhstan.[2]
There are various lines and bands, as well as a conspicuous toothed wavy line found on the forewings. There are probably two generations per year.[3]
The larvae feed on Genista and Cytisus species.[4] The species overwinters in the larval stage.
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