Waved Carpet (Hydrelia sylvata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 11-13mm
Foodplant(s): Alder (Alnus glutinosa), birches (Betula spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)
Flying: One generation, June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Woodland and scrub.

Regional Information

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

Last recorded in July 1943

Recorded date range (Adult): 13 July to 13 July

1877 (ABH70.113) Waved Carpet Hydrelia sylvata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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