Thera obeliscata
Irish Status:Widespread and Common
Grey Pine Carpet - Flies in two generations May to July and again in September and October. Conifers are the main foodplant. It has a wingspan of 28-36mm. A night flying moth that is attracted to light. Photographed in Co. Leitrim flying in late September.
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