Tamarisk Peacock

Chiasmia aestimaria

Photo © Justin Philbois

Tamarisk Peacock

Chiasmia aestimaria

Photo © Justin Philbois



Godonela aestimaria, the tamarisk peacock, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in southern and south-eastern Europe and the Middle East.

The wingspan is 21-25 mm. There are two generations per year with adults on wing from April to May and again from August to October.

The larvae feed on various species of Tamarix.

Subspecies

Source: Wikipedia

Foodplants

Description to be completed.