Sharp-angled Carpet (Euphyia unangulata, (Haworth, 1809))

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Flying: One generation, late June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Hedgerows and woodland rides.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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Slavyanka foothills, SW Bulgaria, 12th May 2015.

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

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08436 Sharp-angled Carpet Euphyia unangulata, (Haworth, 1809)

BF1794 (ABH70.065)