Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Spruce Carpet
Thera britannica

(Turner H J, 1925) 1769 / 70.079

General comments:
Widespread resident.

Older literature refers to this species as T. variata subspecies brittanica. A widespread and numerically common species it can be confused easily with the various colour forms of several other Thera species - the shape/angle of the inner edge of the median fascia provides a critical feature.

Recorded in 35 (85%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
10/11/2024120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
10/11/2024120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
08/11/2024+20TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
08/11/2024120TL10 - St Albans
07/11/2024120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
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Forewing: 13-17mm
Flight: Two Generations
May-July, Sept-Nov.
Foodplant:   Norway Spruce, Sitka Spruce, Western Hemlock
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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