| Perizoma blandiata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Perizoma |
| Species: | P. blandiata |
| Binomial name | |
| Perizoma blandiata (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)[1] |
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The Pretty Pinion (Perizoma blandiata) is a species of moth of the Geometridae family. It is found from most of Europe to central Asia.
The wingspan is 19-23 mm. There is one generation per year with adults on wing from the end of July to August.
The larvae feed on Euphrasia species. The eggs are deposited on or near the flower buds. The larvae can be found from July to September. It overwinters as a pupa.