Odezia atrata
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| Odezia atrata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Odezia |
| Species: | O. atrata |
| Binomial name | |
| Odezia atrata Linnaeus, 1758 | |
The Chimney Sweeper (Odezia atrata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe.
The wingspan is 23–27 mm. The length of the forewings is 12–15 mm. The moth flies from June to August . The moth flies during the day, preferably with bright sunshine.
The larva feed mainly on pignut.
Notes
- ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.
External links
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