Geometridae

70.072 Grey Mountain Carpet Entephria caesiata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Common

Similar species: Yellow-ringed Carpet Entephria flavicinctata is similar, but with orange-yellow markings.

Forewing: 16 to 19mm

Habitats: Mountain moorland and slopes with exposed rocks.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed in the day. It flies from dusk onwards, often in large numbers. It comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Heather and Bilberry. In captivity it will take sallow and Knotgrass. It pupates low on the foodplant or in the leaf litter.