Geometridae

70.2841 Banded Pine Carpet Pungeleria capreolaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Immigrant

Similar species: Barred Umber Plagodis pulveraria is larger and more reddish-brown. It lacks the central spot in the forewing and the streak at the wing tip.

Forewing: 16 to 18mm

Habitats: On the European mainland it inhabits mountain forest and more recently lower altitude conifer plantations.

Habits: The moth flies from dusk, but is sometimes active under the shade of trees during the day. It comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Norway Spruce and European Silver Fir.

On the European mainland it has also been recorded feeding on European Larch.