Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1767     *     Pine Carpet     *     Thera firmata Locally common Wingspan: 30-34mm. Inner edge of central cross-band sharply indented. Flight time: July-November Habitat: Pine forests Larval food plants: Scots Pine, Corsican Pine Similar: Grey Pine Carpet

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. September 2010