70.084 BF1766 - Blue-bordered Carpet - Geometridae - Plemyria rubiginata

70.084 BF1766 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Plemyria rubiginata - Blue-bordered Carpet

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Quite distinctive with a chalky white ground colour, blue grey border to the trailing edge of the wing, a central brown patch on the trailing edge of the forewing and a brown basal area.

Distribution: (Last record: 23/08/2024 at Long Clough ) - Last recorded 2024. A resident species that is very uncommon and has a local distribution in Derbyshire. Most records come from the south and central region of the county. Current status uncertain – Only a few VC57 records of this species each year.

Flight Period: July / August / September / - On the wing between July – September

Moth Activity: Nocturnal Crepuscular

Wingspan: 22-28mm
Forewing: 12-15mm

Food Plant: Alder and Blackthorn.

Last Recorded Date: 23/08/2024

Last Recorded By: Christian Heintzen

Last Recorded General Area: Long Clough

No First Date Information Recorded