description Maiden's blush Overview
Maiden's blush is the common name for Cyclophora punctaria, a geometrid moth described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. It is associated primarily with oak woodland, oak scrub, and other habitats containing oak, where its larvae feed on oak foliage. The species is recorded in Europe and extends into parts of western Asia, and it is treated as a resident or regular migrant in some regional conservation records.
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What is the scientific name of maiden's blush?
Maiden's blush is Cyclophora punctaria, a geometrid moth. Carl Linnaeus described the species in 1758.
Where does the maiden's blush moth live?
It is associated mainly with oak woodland, oak scrub, and other habitats where oak grows. The species is recorded in Europe and depends on oak-related habitat for its larval food plant.
What do maiden's blush caterpillars feed on?
The larvae feed on oak foliage. This link with oak helps explain why adult moths are often associated with oak woodland and scrub.
Is maiden's blush a butterfly or a moth?
It is a moth in the family Geometridae, not a butterfly. Its scientific name is Cyclophora punctaria, a species described by Linnaeus in the eighteenth century.
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