70.102 BF1753 - Striped Twin-spot Carpet - Geometridae - Coenotephria salicata

70.102 BF1753 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Coenotephria salicata - Striped Twin-spot Carpet

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

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- 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: Rather weakly marked light to dark grey moth with several faint darker cross-bands, often with a pale band within. A black central spot.

Distribution: (Last record: 22/08/2023 at Longdendale ) - Locally common near Edale, and small colonies elsewhere in the Peak District moorland areas. Absent from low-lying areas of the county.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - but can be disturbed during the day

Wingspan: 29-31mm

Food Plant: Bedstraws (Galium spp.)

Last Recorded Date: 22/08/2023

Last Recorded By: Christian Heintzen

Last Recorded General Area: Longdendale

No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW: Froggatt, Derbyshire 18th May 2019 – Image by Bryan Barnacle © Buxton, Derbyshire 30th May 2023 – Image by Rowan Wakefield ©