
Blue-bordered Carpet
The white ground, grey markings and black or dark grey mark on the leading edge of the wing are generally characteristic of this moth. In examples from the Hebrides, this black mark is emphasised with the band across the forewings more or less complete.
Flies in the afternoon and from dusk and after dark.
Caterpillars feed on Eyebright (Euphrasia)
Occurs in a wide variety of open grassy habitats, including limestone hills and roadside verges. Appears to prefer areas with the foodplant in taller vegetation.
Pretty Pinion - Iain Leach
Iain Leach
Pretty Pinion - Iain Leach
Iain Leach
Pretty Pinion - Stuart Read
Stuart Read