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Juniper Carpet
Thera juniperata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1771 / 70.082
Photo © Melissa Banthorpe,  Maulden Wood 27/10/2009

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Forewing: 11-14mm
Flight: One generation Sept-Nov.
Foodplant:   Junipers.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 10 October to 31 October - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 14 (64%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1933.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/10/2024130TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
24/10/2023130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
17/10/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
27/10/2022130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
22/10/2022130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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