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The Broken-barred Carpet, (Electrophaes corylata), is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species can be found in Europe.

Broken-barred carpet

Broken-barred Carpet - K.Noble

The wingspan is 22–30 mm. The length of the forewings is 14–16 mm. The moths fly in one generation from May to June. Similar in shape to the Garden Carpet, this species has more brown wings, with pale bars.

The larvae feed on a wide range of trees and bushes.

Broken-barred Carpet TL

When the Broken-barred Carpet is active

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