70.086 BF1773 - Broken-barred Carpet - Geometridae - Electrophaes corylata

70.086 BF1773 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Electrophaes corylata - Broken-barred Carpet

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

- click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: As the name suggests, the central cross-band is either broken or pinched-in. The cross-band patches are edged in intense white as is the basal area making the identification of the species fairly diagnostic.

Distribution: A resident species that is locally common and widely distributed in well wooded sites in the county. Highest numbers seem to be located in the Trent valley.

Flight Period: May / June / July / - On the wing between May – July.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 22-30mm
Forewing: 14-16mm

Food Plant: Broadleaved trees.

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

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Broken-barred Carpet – Electrophaes corylata