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White-banded carpet (Spargania luctuata) One of several similar looking geometrid moths that are basically (greyish-) black and white. With this species, the white band that spans both wings is very prominent, whereas other similar looking species contain greater specks of white inside the black areas (are more mottled). Falter,Geotagged,Insekt,Italien,Italy,Schmetterling,Spargania luctuata,Summer,Tiere,butterfly,mariposa Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

White-banded carpet (Spargania luctuata)

One of several similar looking geometrid moths that are basically (greyish-) black and white. With this species, the white band that spans both wings is very prominent, whereas other similar looking species contain greater specks of white inside the black areas (are more mottled).

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The White-banded Carpet Moth

''Spargania luctuata'', the white-banded carpet, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. It is found throughout northern and central Europe, North Asia and North America.

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Uploaded Jul 11, 2025. Captured Jul 6, 2025 12:33 in JXH5+5R Biella, Province of Biella, Italy.
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  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/8.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO1000
  • 400mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.