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Pine Carpet
Pennithera firmata (Hübner, 1822)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1767 / 70.077
Photo © Dave Appleton,  25/09/2016 - North Elmham

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Forewing: 13-16mm
Flight: June-Nov
Foodplant:   Scots Pine, Corsican Pine
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Found where its foodplant, Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) occurs. Reasonably common throughout much of the British Isles.

Adult moths come to light, often in large numbers. The larvae hatch in the autumn, overwinter, and continue to feed in the spring.

Characteristic acute angle on the inner edge of the median band.

Recorded in 53 (72%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
07/10/2024128TF63Dersingham
07/10/2024327TG11Horsford
07/10/2024128TL79Mundford
07/10/2024128TF90Scoulton
07/10/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
07/10/2024128TF62King's Lynn
06/10/2024228TF63Dersingham
06/10/2024528TL79Mundford
06/10/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
06/10/2024128TF62King's Lynn
Further info: Pennithera firmata
 
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