Brown-banded Carpet
Common NameBrown-banded Carpet
Scientific NameDysstroma brunneata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown, dark brown, grey
HabitatConiferous and mixed woodlands, heathlands, moorlands
Geographic RangePalearctic region (Europe, Russia, parts of Asia)
Host Plantsspruce, fir, larch
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on conifers, larvae feed on needles, and pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter, with adults emerging in summer.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinct, broad, dark central band on the forewing, which is often deeply indented on the inner edge and has a jagged outer edge, helping to distinguish it from similar *Dysstroma* species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale yellowish-brown forewings marked by distinct, broad dark brown to blackish transverse bands, and paler, greyish hindwings.
