Geometridae: Larentiinae

70.065 (BF1794) Sharp-angled Carpet Euphyia unangulata, (Haworth, 1809)

KR08436

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Flying: One generation, late June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Hedgerows and woodland rides.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Common Carpet Epirrhoe alternata
Wood Carpet Epirrhoe rivata
Cloaked Carpet Euphyia biangulata
White-banded Carpet Spargania luctuata

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