Blue-bordered Carpet
Common NameBlue-bordered Carpet
Scientific NamePlemyria rubiginata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Primary Colorswhite, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsalder, birch, willow, sallow
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with pale lines and feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its white ground color with prominent dark brown/black markings, especially the irregular patches on the forewings and a characteristic dark border on the hindwings (though less visible in this dorsal view).
Description
A small moth with predominantly white wings, heavily marked with irregular dark brown or black patches, particularly on the forewings, giving it a mottled appearance.
