Geometridae: Larentiinae

08362 Juniper Carpet Thera juniperata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1771 (ABH70.082)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in needles on or below the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 11-14mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Juniper (Juniperus communis)
Flying: One generation, September-early November
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Anywhere where juniper grows.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Spruce Carpet Thera britannica


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