70.052 BF1725 - Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet - Geometridae - Xanthorhoe ferrugata

70.052 BF1725 - Geometridae - Xanthorhoe ferrugata - Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

- click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce - Red-listed

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Red Twin-spot Carpet

ID pointers: The moth can be confused with Red Twin-spot Carpet (spadicearia) but the central cross-band is usually a dark purple, slate-grey or even black and the absence of an off-whitish post-median line helps the ID process.

Distribution: A resident that is widely distributed and locally uncommon throughout Derbyshire. However it is listed as a red data species 2002. Highest numbers are in the Trent Valley and tends to be uncommon in the Peak.

Flight Period: May / June / July / August / September / - On the wing between May – September.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal Crepuscular - but can be disturbed during the day

Forewing: 12-13mm

Food Plant: Herbaceous plants.

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