Chestnut-coloured Carpet Thera cognata
Chestnut-coloured Carpet Thera cognata
70.078 BF1770
Wingspan 26-30 mm.
Sporadically distributed mainly along the western coasts of Britain, this species occupies sea-cliffs and limestone downland, and dry grassy areas.
The larvae feed on juniper (Juniperus) and the adults fly in a single generation in July and August.
Sporadically distributed mainly along the western coasts of Britain, this species occupies sea-cliffs and limestone downland, and dry grassy areas.
The larvae feed on juniper (Juniperus) and the adults fly in a single generation in July and August.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 1 |
| March | 1 |
| April | 2 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 46 |
| July | 484 |
| August | 296 |
| September | 48 |
| October | 4 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
