Geometridae

70.078 Chestnut-coloured Carpet Thera cognata (Thunberg, 1792)

Notable B

Similar species: Grey Pine Carpet Thera obeliscata is on average larger (13 to 17mm) and has more pointed wings.

Forewing: 11 to 14mm

Habitats: Open woodland with a juniper understory, moorland, rocky hillsides, coastal slopes.

Habits: The moth flies around Junipers from dusk onwards. It comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Common Juniper. It pupates within spun needles on the plant or in the leaf litter.