Geometridae: Larentiinae

1766 (ABH70.084) Blue-bordered Carpet Plemyria rubiginata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR08352

Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Monks Wood
Monks Wood
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hemingford Grey. 15-06-2020. Light trap.
Hemingford Grey. 15-06-2020. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Pupates on the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 12-15m.
Foodplant(s): Alder (Alnus glutinosa), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Flying: One generation, late June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Damp woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 68 (25.2%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 23 May to 20 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 14 August to 14 August



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, yellow, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2