Thera variata

Thera variata, the spruce carpet, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe, North Asia and Japan. The common name spruce carpet is also used when referring to Thera britannica.

Spruce carpet
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T. variata
Binomial name
Thera variata

The length of the forewings is 13–17 mm. The moth flies in two generations from mid April to mid October .

The larva feeds on spruce and other Pinophyta.

Notes

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


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