Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Photo © Patrick Clement,  To light, Kingsford CP, Worcestershire, 16th April 2023.

Immature stages

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Pine Carpet
Pennithera firmata
Spruce Carpet
Thera britannica
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Grey Pine Carpet
Thera obeliscata

(Hübner, 1787) 1768 / 70.081

A common resident across the region.

A species of coniferous woodland, parkland and large gardens.

Note Causes much confusion with Spruce Carpet. Typically it is darker and the central band is narrower and darker. The outer white crossline is indistinct or absent. If in doubt take a photograph.

Recorded in 101 (72%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 13-17mm
Flight: May - July, September - November
Foodplant:   Coniferous trees, Pine, Spruce, Cypress
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
10/11/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
05/11/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP06
31/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
29/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO33
26/10/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82

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