UKMoths Chestnut-coloured Carpet Thera cognata - Distribution map
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70.078 BF1770
Chestnut-coloured Carpet Thera cognata
(Thunberg, 1792)
Wingspan 26-30 mm.
Sporadically distributed mainly along the western coasts of Britain, this species occupies sea-cliffs and limestone downland, and dry grassy areas.
The larvae feed on juniper (Juniperus) and the adults fly in a single generation in July and August.
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