Beautiful Carpet (Mesoleuca albicillata, (Linnaeus, 1758))

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 15 (5.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2024

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

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

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