Blue-bordered Carpet (Plemyria rubiginata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information

Pupates on the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 12-15m.
Foodplant(s): Alder (Alnus glutinosa), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Flying: One generation, late June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Damp woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

08352 Blue-bordered Carpet Plemyria rubiginata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1766 (ABH70.084)