70.103 BF1750 – Water Carpet – Geometridae – Lampropteryx suffumata
Water Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Lampropteryx suffumata – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species, that is locally distributed and uncommon in Derbyshire. It is mainly found at scattered sites in the south and central regions of the county.
ID POINTERS – The wings are somewhat rounded and pointed. A thick central cross-band with two outer projections. The basal patches and the cross-band are highlighted by an intricate white edging. The ground colour being a pale whitish-brown.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing between May – June
IMAGES – Foremark Reservoir, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison©
Water Carpet
