| Rhodometra sacraria | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Rhodometra |
| Species: | R. sacraria |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhodometra sacraria Linnaeus, 1767 |
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The Vestal (Rhodometra sacraria) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe, Africa and large parts of Asia.
The wingspan is 22-28 mm. The length of the forewings is 12-14 mm. The moth flies from April to October [1] and is attracted to light.
The caterpillars feed on knotgrass, dock and other low growing plants.