70.081 BF1768  -  Geometridae -  Larentiinae - Thera obeliscata - Grey Pine Carpet Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Geometridae ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Pine Carpet, Spruce Carpet
ID pointers: Highly variable in ground colour, ranging from grey-brown to a light sandy-brown. The central cross band is usually dark in colour and contrasts with the ground colour. It is always narrower towards the trailing edge of the wing and lacks a clear whitish edging to central band.
Distribution:  A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Most records come from the south and central region of the county. Located in most woodlands that contain Pine Trees. Often caught in traps some distance away from such trees.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  October /  -  On the wing between May – October Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - but can be disturbed during the day Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 28-36mm
Forewing: 13-17mm
Food Plant: Coniferous trees, Pine, Spruce & Cypress.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison ©

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