Brown-shaded Carpet Moth
Common NameBrown-shaded Carpet Moth
Scientific NameDysstroma truncata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, cream
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, heathland, fens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia, North America
Host Plantsbirch, willow, sallow, alder, hawthorn, bilberry, heather, bramble, various fruit trees
Flight PeriodMay to July, August to October (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are green or brownish with paler lines, feeding on a wide variety of woody and herbaceous plants. It typically has two generations per year, overwintering as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the specific arrangement of the wavy cross-lines and the shape of the central band on the forewings, which help distinguish it from similar carpet moths.
Description
This moth has broad, somewhat triangular forewings with a mottled pattern of light and dark brown, grey, and cream, featuring wavy cross-lines and a prominent darker central band. The hindwings are typically paler.
