Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
Common NameDark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
Scientific NameEpirrhoe tristata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, orange, cream, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, heaths, moorland, fens
Geographic RangeEurope, across the Palearctic to Japan
Host PlantsLady's Bedstraw, Heath Bedstraw
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various bedstraw species (Galium spp.), and the moth typically overwinters in the pupal stage.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad dark central band on the forewing, bordered by wavy pale lines, and a distinct orange-brown band closer to the wing base.
Description
This moth has forewings characterized by a broad dark grey central band, an orange-brown band near the base, and wavy pale lines, providing excellent camouflage against natural backgrounds.
