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Scopula emutaria

Scopula emutaria, the rosy wave, is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in western and south-western Europe and Romania. Also in North Africa.

The wingspan is (sometimes ). Easy to distinguish by its whitish ground-colour, slight or rather strong pink flush. Most striking is the straight broad line over the wing towards the wing tip.

Adults are on wing from June to July.

It is a coastal species. The larvae feed on sea beet and Armeria maritima.

Subspecies

  • Scopula emutaria emutaria
  • Scopula emutaria subroseata <small>(Haworth, 1809)</small>

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