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Cypress Carpet
Thera cupressata (Geyer, 1831)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1771a / 70.083
Photo © Peter Beasley,  Nr Dodford 29/10/24

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Juniper Carpet
Thera juniperata
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

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)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
18/12/2023136SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
22/11/2023137SO86 - Droitwich Spa
19/11/2023137SO95 - Upton Snodsbury
14/11/2023137SO97 - Dodford/Lickey
05/11/2023137SO97 - Dodford/Lickey
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