Plemyria rubiginata

Plemyria rubiginata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Tribe: Cidariini
Genus: Plemyria
Species: P. rubiginata
Binomial name
Plemyria rubiginata
Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775

The Blue-bordered Carpet (Plemyria rubiginata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe.

The wingspan is 22–28 mm. The moth flies from June to the beginning of September [1].

The larva feed on many kinds of trees and bushes, including alder and blackthorn.

Notes

  1. ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.

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