Lepidoptera Outer Hebrides

Family: Geometridae   Checklist Number: 70.102

Coenotephria salicata salicata   Hübner, [1799]

Striped Twin-spot Carpet

An uncommon moorland species found from May to July. As this habitat is extensive in the islands it is anticipated that more colonies will be located. Bedstraw (Galium) is the primary foodplant

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