Geometridae: Larentiinae

1748 (ABH70.068) Beautiful Carpet Mesoleuca albicillata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR08312

Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire
 Photo © Martin Lovell
Carmarthenshire
 Photo © Martin Lovell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), Dewberry (Rubus caesius), Raspberry (Rubus idaeus), Hazel (Corylus avellana)
Flying: One generation, late May-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 13 (4.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 22 May to 08 August



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, purple, red, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2