Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Grey Pine Carpet
Thera obeliscata
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Spruce Carpet
Thera britannica

(Turner H J, 1925) 1769 / 70.079

Norfolk status
Spruce plantations other coniferous woodland, heathland, grassland and gardens.
Can be hard to distinguish from Grey Pine Carpet, but is usually bolder and greyer in appearance, appearing more variegated with the median band more fluted and normally edged narrowly with white.

Found throughout the British Isles, less common in Scotland and Ireland. Adult moths fly in two generations and come to light often in large numbers. The larvae feed on many coniferous trees, but mainly Norway Spruce, Sitka Spruce and Western Hemlock, but also Scots Pine, Douglas Fir and Lawson's Cypress.

Recorded in 61 (82%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
Grey Pine Carpet - Spruce Carpet Comparison - Taken from Conifer Moths of the British Isles by J Clifton, J Wheeler 2012
Grey Pine Carpet - Spruce Carpet comparison - Jon Clifton
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
02/11/2024127TG20Norwich (Thorpe St Andrew)
02/11/2024128TL99Griston / Northacre
01/11/2024127TG42Eccles
01/11/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
01/11/2024228TF63Hunstanton
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Forewing: 13-17mm
Flight: Two Generations
May-July, Sept-Nov.
Foodplant:   Norway Spruce, Sitka Spruce, Western Hemlock
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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