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Spruce Carpet
Thera britannica (Turner H J, 1925)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1769 / 70.079
Photo © Mark Marshall

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Grey Pine Carpet
Thera obeliscata
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: 1

Recorded in 79 (83%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1941.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/12/202413SX87 - South Devon
24/12/202413SX46 - South Devon
15/12/202414SS62 - North Devon
01/12/202414SS62 - North Devon
01/12/202414SX38 - North Devon
Further info: Thera britannica
 
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