About Eubaphe mendica (Walker, 1854)
Eubaphe mendica, commonly called the beggar, is a moth species belonging to the family Geometridae. It was first formally described by Francis Walker in 1854. This species is found in eastern North America. Adult individuals of Eubaphe mendica have a wingspan ranging from 21 to 30 mm. Adult moths are active between May and September each year. The species produces three generations annually. The larvae of Eubaphe mendica feed on plant species from the genera Acer and Viola.