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

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: Common

Habitat

Coniferous woodland and heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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70.081 (BF1768) Grey Pine Carpet Thera obeliscata, (Hübner, [1787])

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