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Common Carpet - Epirrhoe alternata Wingspan: ~25 mm. Forewing has AM and PM lines that are thickly edged with white. Subterminal and terminal areas are brownish.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(25) Common Carpet,Epirrhoe,Epirrhoe alternata,Geometridae,Geotagged,Spring,United States,carpet moth,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Common Carpet - Epirrhoe alternata

Wingspan: ~25 mm. Forewing has AM and PM lines that are thickly edged with white. Subterminal and terminal areas are brownish.

Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area

2021(25)

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The Common Carpet

The Common Carpet or White-banded Toothed Carpet is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout the Palearctic and the Near East. In North America it ranges across the northern tier of the United States plus every province and territory of Canada.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 8, 2021. Captured Jun 5, 2021 23:37 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm

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