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Spruce Carpet
Thera britannica (Turner H J, 1925)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1769 / 70.079
Photo © Mike Braid,  Stowford near Chittlehampton 18/4/20

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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 78 (82%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1941.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
18/12/202323SX89 - South Devon
08/12/202313SX89 - South Devon
22/11/202313SX46 - South Devon
22/11/202323SX46 - South Devon
20/11/202313SY08 - South Devon
Further info: Thera britannica
 
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