Spruce Carpet (Thera britannica)


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Spruce Carpet
Thera britannica (Turner H J, 1925)
Geometridae : Larentiinae

1769 / 70.079

Photo © Janice Robertson, Milton Keynes, Bucks, October 2024

Similar Upper Thames Species
Grey Pine Carpet Thera obeliscata

Foodplant:	Norway Spruce, Sitka Spruce, Western Hemlock
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

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

Recorded in 64 (46%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1896.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
12/11/2022	1	23	SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
11/11/2022	1	24	SU99 - Amersham, Beaconsfield
10/11/2022	1	24	SU88 - Marlow, Maidenhead
09/11/2022	1	24	SU99 - Amersham, Beaconsfield
31/10/2022	1	22	SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston

Further info: Thera britannica

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