Geometridae: Larentiinae

1751 (ABH70.104) Devon Carpet Lampropteryx otregiata, (Metcalfe, 1917)

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Whitelye Moor, Monmouthshire, 23rd May 2021. Dusking. Male.
Whitelye Moor, Monmouthshire, 23rd May 2021. Dusking. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Whitelye Moor, Monmouthshire, 23rd May 2021. Dusking. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Whitelye, Monmouthshire. 24th Aug. 2021. Light trap. Female.
Whitelye, Monmouthshire. 24th Aug. 2021. Light trap. Female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationBoth sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 27-30mm
Foodplant(s): Marsh Bedstraw (Galium palustre), Fen Bedstraw (Galium uliginosum)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 2017

Recorded date range (Adult): 26 May to 04 June


Uncommon/Rare