Striped Twin-spot Carpet
Common NameStriped Twin-spot Carpet
Scientific NameMesotype verberata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorscream, brown, grey
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, open woodlands, especially on calcareous soils where Juniper grows.
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe, extending eastwards into Asia.
Host PlantsJuniperus communis
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed exclusively on Common Juniper (*Juniperus communis*). The species overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsLook for the pale creamy-white wings with distinctive wavy, brownish-grey transverse lines, particularly the double postmedian line. Its strong association with Juniper habitats is also a key indicator.
Description
A small, pale moth with a creamy-white ground color and several wavy, brownish-grey transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings, giving it a cryptic appearance.
