Spruce Carpet (Thera britannica, (Turner, 1925))

General Information
Pupates on or below the ground.
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

Spruce plantations other coniferous woodland, heathland, grassland and gardens.