Straight-lined Carpet
Common NameStraight-lined Carpet
Scientific NamePhilereme vetulata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, scrubland, gardens, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., Siberia, Mongolia)
Host PlantsBuckthorn, Alder Buckthorn
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe moth overwinters as an egg. Larvae feed on species of Buckthorn, pupating in a cocoon among leaves or in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive wavy transverse lines across the forewings, a broad dark central band, and the overall mottled brown and grey coloration, providing excellent camouflage.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptic brown and grey forewings, characterized by intricate wavy dark and pale transverse bands, including a prominent dark central band.
