Fortunata Carpet
Common NameFortunata Carpet
Scientific NameAscotis fortunata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black, grey
HabitatDry scrubland, rocky areas, coastal regions
Geographic RangeCanary Islands (endemic)
Host PlantsEuphorbia canariensis, Euphorbia balsamifera
Flight PeriodFebruary to November (multivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'looper' caterpillars that feed on spurge species, likely pupating in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its intricate, mottled brown and white wing pattern and its exclusive range within the Canary Islands, particularly on various Euphorbia species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, cryptically patterned wings, displaying a complex mosaic of dark brown, reddish-brown, grey, and white patches with wavy transverse lines.
