70.138 BF1808 – Sandy Carpet – Geometridae – Perizoma flavofasciata
Sandy Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Perizoma flavofasciata – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is locally common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. It is more frequent in the lowland areas of the county, being scarce further north in the Peak District.
ID POINTERS – A distinctive species. The sandy brown cross-bands and white zig-zag lines across the forewing are diagnostic.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – August.
IMAGES – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison©
Sandy Carpet
