Geometridae: Larentiinae

70.064 (BF1793) Cloaked Carpet Euphyia biangulata, (Haworth, 1809)

KR08435

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 2011
 2012
 2013

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): stitchworts (Stellaria spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-mid August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Woodland and hedgerows.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Sharp-angled Carpet Euphyia unangulata
White-banded Carpet Spargania luctuata

Nationally Scarce B

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, yellow, grey, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2