17,201 observationsNNA
Winter Moth
Operophtera brumata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia âșPhylum: Arthropoda âșClass: Insecta âșOrder: Lepidoptera âșFamily: Geometridae âșGenus: Operophtera
About
The winter moth (Operophtera brumata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is an abundant species of Europe and the Near East and one of very few Lepidoptera of temperate regions in which adults are active in late fall and early winter. The female of this species is virtually wingless and cannot fly, but the male is fully winged and flies strongly. After the initial frosts of late fall, the females walk to and up...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Winter Moth is Operophtera brumata.
- Winter Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Winter Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Winter Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Winter Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Winter Moth belongs to the family Geometridae.
- Winter Moth belongs to the genus Operophtera.