Brown Bark Carpet Moth
Common NameBrown Bark Carpet Moth
Scientific NameHorisme vitalbata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and areas with Clematis vitalba
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia (e.g., Turkey, Caucasus)
Host PlantsClematis vitalba, Clematis spp.
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on the host plant, *Clematis vitalba*. The larvae are camouflaged, feeding on the foliage, and pupation occurs in a cocoon, often in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive bark-like camouflage, the wavy transverse lines on the forewings, and its association with *Clematis* plants, particularly *Clematis vitalba*.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a cryptic pattern of mottled grey and brown, featuring several wavy, darker transverse lines across its wings, allowing it to blend seamlessly with tree bark.
