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Blue-bordered carpet

Blue Bordered Carpet - K.Noble


The Blue-bordered Carpet (Plemyria rubiginata) is a moth found throughout Europe.

The wingspan is 22–28 mm. The moth flies from June to the beginning of September. This species is mostly white, but has a blue-grey outer border, and red-brown markings.

The larva feed on many kinds of trees and bushes, including alder and blackthorn.

Blue-bordered Carpet TL

When the Blue-bordered Carpet is active

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