Angle-barred Carpet
Common NameAngle-barred Carpet
Scientific NameAlcis angulifera
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgrey, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, forests
Geographic RangeEurope
Host Plantsbirch, oak, willow, heather
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically twig-like or bark-like, feeding on various trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive mottled grey and black pattern with wavy cross-lines and a prominent dark central band, often resting flat against tree trunks.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad wings, cryptically patterned in shades of grey, black, and white, allowing it to blend seamlessly with tree bark or lichen.
