About Charissa mucidaria (Hübner)
Charissa mucidaria, commonly known as the coppery taupe, is a moth species belonging to the family Geometridae. It was first described by Jacob Hübner in 1799. This species is distributed in southern Europe and North Africa, including Morocco. The wingspan of adult Charissa mucidaria ranges from 20 to 30 mm. Adult moths are active between March and May, and have a second active flight period between July and September each year. The larvae of this moth feed on plant species from the genera Sedum, Anagallis, Polygonum, and Rumex.
