70.004 BF1699  -  Geometridae -  Sterrhinae - Idaea rusticata - Least Carpet Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Geometridae ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers: A small carpet moth and due to the position of the dark brown markings on the forewing, it is fairly distinctive. They form a central band and extend along the leading wing edge to the thorax.
Distribution:  (Last record: 31/07/2024 at Cromford )  -  Probably a new species for Derbyshire – possible immigrant – This specimen found on herbage next to moth trap on the morning of 16th July 2017 in a Sandiacre garden. A species that seems to be very much on the increase and moving northwards from the main populations in southern England. Two trapped in my garden August 2nd-3rd 2020. Recorded each year to 2024.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing – July – August.Mainly one generation. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Ian Viles, Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Forewing: 9-11mm Food Plant: Ivy, Traveller’s-joy.
Last Recorded Date: 31/07/2024
Last Recorded By: Clive Ashton
Last Recorded General Area: Cromford
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Sandiacre, Derbyshire – July 16th 2017 – photo by Ian Viles © – Melbourne, Derbyshire 2nd – 3rd August 2020 – Tony Davison ©

 
 

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