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Family: Geometridae   Checklist Number: 70.082

Thera juniperata  (Linnaeus, 1758)

Juniper Carpet

Just two records from Eriskay as of 2024. Found on the coast, moorland and gardens from September to October. The larvae feeds on junipers (Juniperus) species, including garden varieties.

References: 
Leverton, R. & Cubitt, M. (2024). The Larger Moths of Scotland.
Waring, P. & Townsend, M. (2018 third edition). Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland.

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