Geometridae: Larentiinae

08638 Grey Carpet Lithostege griseata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1871 (ABH70.197)

Mesta river valley, SW Bulgaria, 7th July 2009, male.
Mesta river valley, SW Bulgaria, 7th July 2009, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Mesta river valley, SW Bulgaria, 7th July 2009, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

Pupates in sand, usually for two years.

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

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Flixweed (Descurainia sophia)
Flying: One generation, late May-early July
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Field margins, set-aside, roadside verges and disturbed ground.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, white, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2