Geometrids 2 - Carpets
Yellow-ringed Carpet (Entephria flavicinctata)
Only known from Murlough Bay in the whole of Ireland. Monitoring shows it is more extensive in the bay than previously thought and is present throughout the summer and into autumn. Number often peak in September, later than previously thought. Similar in appearance to Grey Mountain Carpet, especially when worn.
Yellow-ringed Carpet (Entephria flavicinctata) & Grey Mountain Carpet (Entephria caesiata)
Location: North Antrim
Photographer: Geoff Campbell