70.053 BF1722 - Geometridae - Xanthorhoe designata - Flame Carpet
Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -
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- Generally Common / Widespread
Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae
ID Difficulty:
- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: The most distinctive feature of this moth is the rosewood-red cross band and a mainly grey forewing. The cross-band bordered either side with balck and having two projections on the outer edge. The cross-band can be very variable in intensity of colour and in shape.
Distribution: A resident that is widely distributed and fairly common in scattered localities throughout Derbyshire. Mainly recorded from areas in the south of the county.
Flight Period: May / June / July / August / - On the wing from May – June and from July – August.
Moth Activity: Nocturnal - but not attracted to light.
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Simon Roddis © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 25-28mm
Forewing: 11-14mm
Food Plant: Cruciferous plants such as Rape and Cabbage.
Recorded dates for Common [
Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
IMAGES BELOW: Darley Dale – Image by Simon Roddis ©
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