Geometridae: Larentiinae

08356 Grey Pine Carpet Thera obeliscata, (Hübner, [1787])

BF1768 (ABH70.081)

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
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 13-17mm.
Foodplant(s): coniferous trees
Flying: Two generations, May-July and September-November
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Coniferous woodland and heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 30th July 2017. Light trap.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 30th July 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Pine Carpet Pennithera firmata (=Thera)
Spruce Carpet Thera britannica


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