| Phoenix | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Eulithis |
| Species: | E. prunata |
| Binomial name | |
| Eulithis prunata (Linnaeus, 1758) | |
Eulithis prunata, the phoenix, is a moth of the genus Eulithis in the family Geometridae.
The moth has a wingspan of about 28 to 37 mm. The ground colour of the forewing is dark brown. The midfield is bordered by grey-white or brown-white cross bands on both sides and shows a strong point-shaped bulge outward. On the distal white wavy line, there are several black arrow stains contrasted with white. Below the apex, there is a large, dark, crescent-shaped spot located. Three bright wavy lines are visible on the grey rear wings. [1]
The larvae feed on currant bushes of the genus Ribes , including Alpine Currant, Blackcurrant, Gooseberry, Redcurrant and Ribes aureum . Ornamental member of the genus may also be hosts. [2]
