70.055 BF1726 - Large Twin-spot Carpet - Geometridae - Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata

70.055 BF1726 - Geometridae - Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata - Large Twin-spot Carpet

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

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: The overall ground colour is brownish with a dark brown to black cross band. This varies in intensity of colour and sometimes allows the small black discal dash to be seen. Also two indistinct dark spots on forewing towards the wing tip.

Distribution: (First record: 1970 ) - Since the first record in 1970, the current status of this species in Derbyshire is uncertain. It remains a notable species with small numbers being recorded each year. It seems to be extending its range, with most records from the south of the county.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 29-32mm
Forewing: 14-16mm

Food Plant: Low-growing plants such as Bedstraw.

No Last Date Information Recorded

Last Recorded By: Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded

First Recorded Year: 1970