Furious Carpet Moth
Common NameFurious Carpet Moth
Scientific NameEpirrhoe tristata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, black, white, reddish-purple
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, meadows, open country
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North America
Host Plantsbedstraw
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are caterpillars that feed on bedstraw plants. They pupate in the soil or leaf litter before emerging as adult moths, typically having two broods per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive banded pattern on the forewings, especially the broad dark central band often tinged with reddish-purple, contrasting with lighter grey or white bands. The hindwings are typically paler with faint banding.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with forewings featuring prominent dark brown to black bands alternating with lighter, often whitish or greyish bands, frequently with a reddish-purple tint within the darker areas.
