Many-lined Carpet Moth
Common NameMany-lined Carpet Moth
Scientific NameCostaconvexa polygrammata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, black
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, heathlands, gardens, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsGalium mollugo, Galium verum, Galium aparine
Flight PeriodMay to June, July to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown and feed on various species of bedstraw (Galium spp.). Pupation occurs in the soil or among leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the many wavy, parallel lines across the forewings, particularly the prominent dark central band. The overall brown and cream coloration with a somewhat 'carpet-like' pattern is characteristic.
Description
A small moth with forewings featuring a distinctive pattern of numerous wavy, dark brown and pale cream lines, creating a striped appearance. The hindwings are paler with fainter markings.
