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Pine Carpet
Pennithera firmata (H?bner, 1822)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1767 / 70.077
Photo © David Wilton,  Westcott, Bucks Sep 2016 (male)

Similar Upper Thames Species
Grey Pine Carpet
Thera obeliscata
Spruce Carpet
Thera britannica
Foodplant:   Scots Pine, Corsican Pine
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread across the region, in woodland and plantations.

Recorded in 43 (31%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
12/11/2022122SU76 - Shinfield / Finchampstead
05/11/2022124TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park
30/10/2022122SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
28/10/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
28/10/2022122SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
Further info: Pennithera firmata
 
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