Labrador Carpet
Common NameLabrador Carpet
Scientific NameXanthorhoe labradorensis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, reddish-brown, black
HabitatBoreal forests, tundra, open woodlands, bogs, rocky areas
Geographic RangeNorthern North America (Alaska, Canada, northern US)
Host PlantsVaccinium spp., Ledum spp., other Ericaceae
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typical geometrid loopers, feeding on low-growing plants, and the species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive reddish-brown median band with black borders on greyish-brown forewings, and its relatively small size, often found in northern habitats.
Description
A small moth with greyish-brown forewings characterized by a prominent reddish-brown median band bordered by black, and intricate wavy lines.
