Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Water Carpet
Lampropteryx suffumata
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Phoenix
Eulithis prunata

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1754 / 70.089

A common resident across the region.

Found in gardens, allotments, woodland.

Overwinters as an egg. The adults fly from dusk and come to light.

Note Very similar to Water Carpet which is smaller and flies in April and May.

Recorded in 100 (71%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 17-19mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Black Currant, Red Current, Gooseberry
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
20/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
20/08/20232VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
18/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK14
16/08/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP07
11/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO51

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