Grey Pine Carpet (Thera obeliscata) - iMoths


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Grey Pine Carpet
Thera obeliscata (H?bner, 1787)
Geometridae : Larentiinae

1768 / 70.081

Photo © John Thacker, Harwell 13.10.21 (Scale mm)

Similar Upper Thames Species
Pine Carpet Pennithera firmata

Spruce Carpet
Thera britannica

Foodplant:	Coniferous trees including pines, spruces, and cypresses
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region, in woodland, plantations and other habitats.

Recorded in 62 (79%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Further info: Thera obeliscata

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Lepiforum.de		Upper Thames Moths (Full)