Spanish Carpet
Common NameSpanish Carpet
Scientific NameAnticlea derivata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgrey, white, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantswild roses, dog-rose (Rosa canina)
Flight PeriodMarch to May, sometimes July to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with pale stripes, feeding on rose leaves. They pupate in the soil over winter.
Identification TipsKey features include the characteristic wavy dark bands on a pale background, especially the prominent central dark mark on the forewing, and its association with rose plants.
Description
A medium-sized moth with pale greyish-white forewings marked by distinctive wavy, dark brown to black transverse bands, often with a prominent central dark spot.
