Geometridae : Ennominae
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Immature stages

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Sloe Carpet
Aleucis distinctata
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Early Moth
Theria primaria
(Haworth, 1809) 1960 / 70.282

Morley's Final Catalogue: Abundant everywhere from Bentley Woods to Gorleston. Frequently at Monks Soham light in early March.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Single-brooded. Occasional records in December. Both sexes have been found resting on twigs of the foodplants at night. Larvae fairly regularly recorded in the spring in the county.

Identification: Sloe carpet flies later, has a pointed forewing and a white spot on the thorax.

Habitat: Woodland, hedgerows, gardens.

Recorded in 47 (81%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
19/02/2024125TM27 - Fressingfield/Stradbroke
15/02/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
14/02/2024126TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
14/02/2024126TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
09/02/2024126TL97 - Hopton/Ixworth
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation Jan-Feb.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Theria primaria
 
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