Geometridae

70.089 Phoenix Eulithis prunata (Linnaeus, 1758)

Common

Similar species: Water Carpet Lampropteryx suffumata is superficially similar, but is on average smaller (14 to 17mm) and flies earlier in the year (with a slight overlap).

Forewing: 17 to 19mm

Habitats: Woodland, especially at the margin of small streams, allotments and gardens.

Habits: The moth comes sparingly to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Red Currant, Black Currant and Gooseberry. It is found more frequently on shaded plants. It pupates between spun leaves on the foodplant.