Barred Carpet
Common NameBarred Carpet
Scientific NamePerizoma affinitata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, tan
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and areas rich in host plants
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsRed Campion, White Campion, Bladder Campion
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the seeds of various Campion species, pupating in the soil and typically overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive broad, dark central band on the forewings, often with a pale, wavy subterminal line, against a mottled brown and grey background that mimics tree bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, characterized by a broad, dark central band bordered by wavy pale lines, providing excellent camouflage on tree bark.
