Broken-barred Carpet
Electrophaes corylata
This record describes Electrophaes corylata (species). Recorded family: Geometridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 22-30 mm. Easily recognised by the characteristic central band which is pinched at the mid-point. Woodland, scrubland and other bushy places. The single generation is on the wing in May and June when it is attracted to light. The larvae feed on the foliage of a range of trees and bushes. Fairly common species which occurs throughout most of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Geometridae
- Genus
- Electrophaes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Woodland, scrubland and other bushy places.
Seasonal Activity
The single generation is on the wing in May and June when it is attracted to light.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae feed on the foliage of a range of trees and bushes.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Fairly common species which occurs throughout most of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Electrophaes corylata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Broken-barred Carpet (9)
Frequently Asked Questions About Broken-barred Carpet
What is Broken-barred Carpet?
Broken-barred Carpet (Electrophaes corylata) is a species in the family Geometridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Broken-barred Carpet found?
Habitat: Woodland, scrubland and other bushy places.
When is Broken-barred Carpet active?
Broken-barred Carpet: seasonal activity - The single generation is on the wing in May and June when it is attracted to light..
What is the life cycle of a Broken-barred Carpet?
The larvae feed on the foliage of a range of trees and bushes.