''Spargania luctuata'', the white-banded carpet, is a
moth of the family
Geometridae. The species was
first described by
Michael Denis and
Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. It is found throughout northern and central Europe,
North Asia and North America.
The
wingspan is 30–34 mm. The length of the forewings is 14–15 mm. The moth flies in two generations from the end of April to September.
The caterpillars feed on various species of
rosebay willowherb.
Notes
#''The flight season refers to
Belgium and the
Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.''
External links
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''Lepiforum e.V.''''De Vlinderstichting''
Larentiini
Moths of Europe
Taxa named by Michael Denis
Taxa named by Ignaz Schiffermüller
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