Geometridae: Larentiinae

08277 Wood Carpet Epirrhoe rivata, (Hübner, [1813])

BF1739 (ABH70.062)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Lady's Bedstraw (Galium verum), Hedge Bedstraw (Galium mollugo)
Flying: One generation, mid June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland margins, chalky downland and grassland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Slavyanka foothills, SW Bulgaria, 12th May 2015.
Slavyanka foothills, SW Bulgaria, 12th May 2015.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Common Carpet Epirrhoe alternata
Sharp-angled Carpet Euphyia unangulata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, grey, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2