1959 Sloe Carpet (Aleucis distinctata)
Single-brooded, overwinters as a pupa
Recorded size of fully grown larvae - 20 to 27mm
Usual larval stage mid-May to early July
Adult forewing - around 13 to 14mm. Flies April to May
Larval foodplants : Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Not currently available on this website. For examples of larvae and adults see:-