Plemyria rubiginata | |
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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.