Bent-lined Carpet
Common NameBent-lined Carpet
Scientific NameOrthonama obstipata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, reddish-brown, black
HabitatGardens, fields, meadows, open woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNearly cosmopolitan, including North America, Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa
Host Plantsknotweed, dock, chickweed, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodEarly spring to late autumn (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis with larvae typically being green or brown loopers. It is multivoltine, producing multiple generations per year, especially in warmer climates.
Identification TipsKey features include the characteristic bent or angled dark central band on the forewings, often with a contrasting lighter area beyond it, and the overall cryptic pattern of wavy lines and mixed brown, grey, and reddish tones.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its complex, wavy patterns of grey, reddish-brown, and dark brown bands across its wings, often featuring a distinctive bent or angled central band.
