Geometridae: Larentiinae

08417 White-banded Carpet Spargania luctuata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1786 (ABH70.073)

Vitosha Mtn., near Sofia, 20th June 2005. MV trap.
Vitosha Mtn., near Sofia, 20th June 2005. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Vitosha Mtn., near Sofia, 20th June 2005. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 14-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Rosebay Willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium)
Flying: Two generations, mid May-June and mid July-late August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland rides and clearings.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 08 July to 08 July

Similar Species
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Cloaked Carpet Euphyia biangulata
Sharp-angled Carpet Euphyia unangulata
Rivulet Perizoma affinitata
Small Rivulet Perizoma alchemillata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2