Broken-barred Carpet (Electrophaes corylata, (Thunberg, 1792))

General Information

This species is variable with the central bar sometimes appearing broken on each forewing.

Pupates in leaf litter.

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

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Downy Birch (Betula pubescens), Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, May-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, scrubland, heathland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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08368 Broken-barred Carpet Electrophaes corylata, (Thunberg, 1792)

BF1773 (ABH70.086)