Marsh Carpet (Gagitodes sagittata (=Perizoma), (Fabricius, 1787))

General Information

The larvae of this species feed on the ripening seeds of the food plant.

Pupates in leaf litter at the base of the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 13-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Meadow-rue (Thalictrum flavum), Lesser Meadow-rue (Thalictrum minus)
Flying: One generation, late June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Wetland localities including fens, marshes and wet meadows.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

08468 Marsh Carpet Gagitodes sagittata (=Perizoma), (Fabricius, 1787)

BF1810 (ABH70.140)