Charissa obscurata
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| Species: | C. obscurata
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| Charissa obscurata (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
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The Annulet or Scotch Annulet (Charissa obscurata) is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in most of Europe.
It is a variable species, whose ground colour generally reflects the area it inhabits. It is whitish or pale grey in limestone and chalky districts. Darker forms are found in areas with peaty soils.
The wingspan is 27–32 mm. Adults are on wing from July to August.
The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, including Calluna species, Viscaria vulgaris, Sedum telephium and Rubus species.
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