Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Sharp-angled Carpet
Euphyia unangulata
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Cloaked Carpet
Euphyia biangulata

(Haworth, 1809) 1793 / 70.064

An uncommon and local species in the south and west of the region. Very rare in Staffordshire.

A species of damp, mossy woodland and old sunken lanes.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults fly from dusk and come to light.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 47 (34%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-17mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Stichworts
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO44
03/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO49
02/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO45
25/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO45
23/07/20232VC36 - HerefordshireSO25

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