Compsoptera opacaria (Hübner,1819)


Compsoptera opacaria: Adult (N-Portugal, late October 2013) [M] Compsoptera opacaria: Adult (N-Portugal, late October 2013) [M]

Host plants:
According to literature, the larvae feed on various herbs and dwarf shrubs such as brooms (e.g. Genista), heather (Calluna) and Thymus.

Habitat:
Compsoptera opacaria is a typical inhabitant of the Mediterranean garrigue.

Life cycle:
The moths are on the wing in autumn (mainly September/October). The eggs hibernate, and the larvae should be searched until May or June.

Remarks:
Compsoptera opacaria occurs from NW-Africa across the Iberian Peninsula and S-France to Italy.