Scorched Carpet
Common NameScorched Carpet
Scientific NameLigdia adustata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black, brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsEuonymus europaeus, Ligustrum vulgare
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are green with white stripes and feed on the leaves of spindle and privet. They pupate in a cocoon on the ground or in leaf litter, with two generations per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bold, contrasting black and white pattern, especially the large black patch on the costa of the forewing and the dark outer margin. The central area of the forewing is typically paler and mottled.
Description
A small moth with striking white wings featuring broad, irregular blackish-brown bands and patches, particularly on the leading edge and outer margins, with a paler, mottled central area.
