Galium Carpet
Common NameGalium Carpet
Scientific NameEpirrhoe galiata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, brown, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, heathland, grasslands, gardens, waste ground
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa, North America
Host PlantsGalium mollugo, Galium verum, Galium aparine
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown, feeding on various bedstraw species. They pupate in a cocoon underground or among leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad, often pure white, median band on the forewing, bordered by dark brown or black bands, and the overall 'carpet' moth appearance. The specific pattern of the white band and the dark markings helps differentiate it from similar *Epirrhoe* species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a distinctive pattern of broad white and dark brown to black bands across its forewings, often with wavy lines and a pale fringe.
