Geometridae: Larentiinae

08414 Barberry Carpet Pareulype berberata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1785 (ABH70.124)

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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: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
Flying: Two generations, early May-late June and late July-August
National status:

Habitat

Hedgerows or sunny woodland edges with abundant Barberry.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Ruddy Carpet Catarhoe rubidata
Streamer Anticlea derivata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Grey, red, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2