Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Juniper Carpet
Thera juniperata
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Cypress Carpet
Thera cupressata
(Geyer, 1831) 1771a / 70.083

An uncommon but fast spreading species in the south of the region.

A species of parks and gardens.

Can be found at rest on its foodplant at night and is attracted to light.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo if away from regular sites.

Recorded in 16 (11%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2008.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-15mm
Flight: June - July, October -November
Foodplant:   Monterey Cypress, Leyland Cypress
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common / Immigrant
Former Status: Immigrant/Resident
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
18/12/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO52
22/11/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
19/11/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO95
14/11/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
05/11/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO97

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