Geometridae: Larentiinae

08435 Cloaked Carpet Euphyia biangulata, (Haworth, 1809)

BF1793 (ABH70.064)

nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 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.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): stitchworts (Stellaria spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-mid August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland and hedgerows.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Vitosha Mtn., near Sofia, 20th June 2005. MV trap.
Vitosha Mtn., near Sofia, 20th June 2005. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
White-banded Carpet Spargania luctuata
Sharp-angled Carpet Euphyia unangulata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, yellow, grey, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2