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Cypress Carpet
Thera cupressata (Geyer, 1831)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1771a / 70.083
Photo © Paul Burgess,  Teignmouth

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Thera juniperata
Forewing: 12-15mm
Flight: Two Generations
June - July, Oct -Nov
Foodplant:   Monterey Cypress, Leyland Cypress
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common / Immigrant
Former Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Recorded in 41 (43%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1999.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/12/202413SX64 - South Devon
30/11/202413SX89 - South Devon
11/11/202413SX75 - South Devon
09/11/202413SX56 - South Devon
09/11/202413SX65 - South Devon
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