Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1768     *     Grey Pine Carpet     *     Thera obeliscata Widespread, common Wingspan: 28-36mm. Ground colour can be very variable Flight time: Two generations, April-July and September-November Habitat: Coniferous woodlands, parks, gardens Larvae feed on a range of coniferous trees Similar: Pine Carpet and Spruce Carpet

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