Devon Carpet Moth

This is the first time the moth has ever been seen in devon and possibly only the third ever sighting for mainland britain.

Devon carpet moth.

Find moth control services in torquay on mypestcontrol co uk. Devon carpet lampropteryx otregiata metcalfe 1917 wingspan 27 30 mm. An extremely rare migrant moth the ringed border was discovered by devon moth group members at our field meeting at parke near bovey tracey on friday night. We are also members of the npta.

Devon pest control commercial domestic moth control moth treatments in devon. Devon carpet is a nationally scarce species which is recorded regularly in ceredigion. Start finding torquay based moth control pro s and get free estimates and advice. Moth control pest services offer a premier moth control service with affordable prices.

Call us on 0800 148 8097. It can be found in woodland grassy areas chalk downland and scrubland. The moth flies from april to october depending on the location and has very distinctive markings asisting with identification see picture right. In common with clothes moths the carpet moth is very small.

Their wingspan is typically 14 18 mm. Devon moth group moths are beautiful diverse and important creatures. It is fairly well distributed and reasonably common over most of britain. We promote the study recording and conservation of moths in devon.

David s first record for devon carpet at rhos llawr cwrt was in 1988. Formerly a relatively scarce species found mainly in the south and south west of england and south wales. Moth control services devon cover all aspects of moth control in devon for both domestic and commercial properties. A spring flying species the adults of this moth are on the wing in april and may.

Smg moth night at dunwich forest 25th may 2012 posted on 31 may 2012 by tony prichard quite a few people turned up for this meeting that was aimed at checking the continuing status of the devon carpet at the site. 08000 663 661 find qualified approved tradesmen in your local area. The tapestry moth or carpet moth trichophaga tapetzella is found worldwide.