Galium Carpet (Epirrhoe galiata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Lady's Bedstraw (Galium verum), Heath Bedstraw (Galium saxatile), Hedge Bedstraw (Galium mollugo)
Flying: Two generations, late May-mid July and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Grassy areas, usually coastal.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Dobarsko, S Rila Mtns. 07-07-2022. Light trap.

Garden Carpet Xanthorhoe fluctuata

Slavyanka foothills, SW Bulgaria, 12th May 2015.

Common Carpet Epirrhoe alternata

08279 Galium Carpet Epirrhoe galiata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1740 (ABH70.063)