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Barred Umber - Plagodis pulveraria


Barred Umber - Plagodis pulveraria
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Copyright: Harm Alberts (Harm-digitaal) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 108 W: 7 N: 1842] (7001)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-21
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L USM Macro
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/250 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Moths of Europe 4 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-03-21 1:57
Viewed: 423
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Plagodis pulveraria(Linnaeus, 1758) / Barred Umber / Geelbruine bandspanner / Pulverspanner / la Numérie poudrée.

Plagodis pulveraria (Linnaeus, 1758)

A very rare species throughout Belgium, more frequently observed in the southern provinces.

The larva lives on different species of deciduous trees, like Quercus, Betula and Salix. Hibernates as a pupa among plant debris.

The adults fly in two generations a year: from end of April till mid June and again from late July till August. They are attracted to light.

Source:http://webh01.ua.ac.be/vve/Checklists/Lepidoptera/Geometridae/Ppulveraria.htm

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Ciao Harm, my today neighbour, great capture of fantastic rare moth, great detail and splendid sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, buona Primavera da Spoleto, ciao Silvio

Hi Harm,
this one is beautiful, such a beautiful colour and the wings are glittering.
I also have a moth here today - together with the eggs I had the great pleasure to watch while they came out ... Great moment.
Thanks for your shot, greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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