The Barred Carpet (Martania taeniata) is a species of moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in large parts of the Palearctic ecozone. Its wingspan is 19–28 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is ochreous.The forewings have a dark-coloured central band. Very variable in size, pattern and colouring. the large white or whitish spot in the middle of the distal margin distinguishes taeniata from its nearest allies. There is one generation per year with adults on wing in July and August.