Pine Carpet - Pennithera firmata
Wingspan 30 to 34 mm. Although variable in appearance, it is often reddish brown in colour. It may bear a resemblance to the closely related Grey Pine Carpet (Thera obeliscata), but has a more indented dark band on the forewing. Determination by gen det may be needed for this species, especially for worn examples.
Where its foodplant, Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) occurs.
It has quite a long emergence period, and can be found on the wing from late July to November.
Found locally throughout Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
It appears to be uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland, where there are few records. L&R Moth Group status = D (rare or rarely recorded).
TobyWarbler
Grimston Garden
03 August 2018
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Species profile
- Common names
- Pine Carpet
- Species group:
- Moths
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Lepidoptera
- Family:
- Geometridae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 03/08/2018 (Carter, Toby)
- Last record:
- 03/08/2018 (Carter, Toby)
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