Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1769     *     Spruce Carpet     *     Therea britannica Widespread, common Wingspan: 18-25mm Flight time: Two generations, April-July and August-November Habitat: Coniferous woodlands, parks, gardens Larval food plants: Coniferous trees Similar: Grey Pine Carpet

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