White-ribboned Carpet Moth
Common NameWhite-ribboned Carpet Moth
Scientific NameHydriomena furcata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, heathland, moorland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Asia, North America
Host Plantswillow, birch, hazel, sallow, alder, bilberry, heather
Flight PeriodJune to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, with larvae feeding from late summer into autumn. The species overwinters as a pupa in the soil or leaf litter, with adults emerging the following summer.
Identification TipsLook for the prominent pale central band on the forewings, which often contains a small dark discal spot. The dark outer margin typically has a wavy or scalloped appearance, though color and pattern can be variable.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by a broad, creamy-white central band across its forewings, bordered by dark brown or blackish-brown at the base and outer margin. The outer margin often displays a wavy, mottled pattern.
