Seq # 602020135

Scopula minorata (Boisduval, 1833 Species

Last modified: Oct. 4, 2025, 1:15 p.m.


This adventive species was found in a plant distribution center at Lochristi near Gent (OV) in 2025.


Details

Classification
Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Sterrhinae > Tribus: Scopulini > Genus: Scopula > Subgenus: Scopula > Species: Scopula minorata
Vernacular names
Petite Wave (EN)
Status

Exotic

For your information, to the best of our knowledge, the first Belgian observations are listed here:
1) 1 ex. on 17.vii.2025 at Lochristi (OV), leg. waarnemingen.be.


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 15–19 mm.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature

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Bionomics

The larvae feed on leaves of various plants.

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Flight periods

The species has several generations per year and can be observed almost year-round in its natural habitat.


Observed on

Substrates:
Herbaceous plants

The polyphagous larva feeds on various plants, including Labiatae, Polygonaceae, and Tamaricaceae, among others.

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Habitat

It inhabits dry and warm lowland habitats.

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