Geometridae: Larentiinae

1871 (ABH70.197) Grey Carpet Lithostege griseata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR08638

First County Record, May 2012
First County Record, May 2012
 Photo © Martin Lovell
First County Record, May 2012
 Photo © Martin Lovell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Brecks, Norfolk, June 2009
Brecks, Norfolk, June 2009
 Photo © Sharon Hearle
Brecks, Norfolk, June 2009
Brecks, Norfolk, June 2009
 Photo © Sharon Hearle
Brecks, Norfolk, June 2009
Brecks, Norfolk, June 2009
 Photo © Sharon Hearle
Brecks, Norfolk, July 2009
Brecks, Norfolk, July 2009
 Photo © Sharon Hearle


General Information

Pupates in sand, usually for two years.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Flixweed (Descurainia sophia)
Flying: One generation, late May-early July
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Red Data Book

Habitat

Field margins, set-aside, roadside verges and disturbed ground.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 2012

Recorded date range (Adult): 27 May to 27 May


Red Data Book

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, white, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2