Somerset Moths

    Cypress Carpet

    Thera cupressata

    GeometridaeABH 70.083 B&F 1771a

    First recorded in the UK in 1984, in West Sussex, this species has become established in Somerset in the 21st century. The larvae feed on Monterey Cypress and Leyland Cypress.

    Adult Verification Grade: 1

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    Cypress Carpet (Thera cupressata) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Cypress Carpet (Thera cupressata) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Cypress Carpet (Thera cupressata) photographed in Somerset by Paul Wilkins