Waved Carpet
Common NameWaved Carpet
Scientific NameScopula fibulata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorstan, brown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, gardens, open grassy areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsheather, bilberry, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender 'loopers' that feed on low-growing plants and overwinter. Pupation occurs in a cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, pale mottled brown coloration with indistinct wavy lines, and the characteristic rounded wings. The overall dusty, speckled appearance helps distinguish it from similar Scopula species.
Description
A small, slender moth with broad, rounded wings, typically pale yellowish-brown or tan, heavily mottled with darker brown speckles and indistinct wavy cross-lines, giving it a cryptic appearance.
