Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Photo © David Hunt,  Harpenden, Hertfordshire (10/23)

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Pine Carpet
Pennithera firmata

(Hübner, 1822) 1767 / 70.077
=Thera firmata

General comments:
Widespread but decidedly local resident.

In some areas this is a frequent and numerous attendee at the light trap; elsewhere, many sites simply lack this species. The reasons are not clear, but are likely to include the availability of suitable pine trees for the larvae to feed on. .

Recorded in 27 (66%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
23/11/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
13/11/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
20/10/2023120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
17/10/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
16/10/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
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Forewing: 13-16mm
Flight: June-Nov
Foodplant:   Scots Pine, Corsican Pine
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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