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Bent-line Carpet Moth
Photo © Kim Hosen; 2010

Bent-line Carpet Moth
Costaconvexa centrostrigaria
Superfamily: Geometroidea
Family: Geometridae (Geometrid Moths)

Wingspan: 17-23 mm

Flight period: March to October

Habitat: Wet open areas and waste places were foodplants grow; nocturnal, attracted to light

Caterpillar host plants: Polygonum spp. (knotweed, smartweed).