Geometridae: Larentiinae

08312 Beautiful Carpet Mesoleuca albicillata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1748 (ABH70.068)

Petrohan Pass, Western Stara Planina. 26th June 2017.
Petrohan Pass, Western Stara Planina. 26th June 2017.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Petrohan Pass, Western Stara Planina. 26th June 2017.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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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: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), Dewberry (Rubus caesius), Raspberry (Rubus idaeus), Hazel (Corylus avellana)
Flying: One generation, late May-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, purple, red, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2