Sandy Carpet (Perizoma flavofasciata, (Thunberg, 1792))

General Information

This species has pale sandy-brown markings.

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: 11-14mm.
Foodplant(s): Red Campion (Silene dioica), White Campion (Silene latifolia), Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, commons, chalky ground, fens, hedgerows and grassland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

08464 Sandy Carpet Perizoma flavofasciata, (Thunberg, 1792)

BF1808 (ABH70.138)