Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Pine Carpet
Pennithera firmata

(Hübner, 1822) 1767 / 70.077
=Thera firmata

A fairly common and increasing resident.

A species of coniferous woodland.

Overwinters as an egg, adults come readily to light.

Recorded in 78 (56%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1867.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 13-16mm
Flight: July - November
Foodplant:   Scots Pine, Corsican Pine
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
28/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO33
27/10/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO57
23/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO33
18/10/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO77
18/10/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO57

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