STATUS – A resident species, that is locally rare in Derbyshire. It is mainly found at scattered sites in the south and central regions of the county with populations being small.
ID POINTERS – As the name suggests, it is a very attractive carpet moth. The ground colour is a rich cream with a huge white central cross band with a dark basal area finely marked. A large dark patch near the wing tip and blue grey markings along the trailing edge for the forewing. As there is no dark central cross-band, this is a key ID feature that separates it from other White Carpet moths.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing between June-August
IMAGES – Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison©
Beautiful Carpet - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
Beautiful Carpet - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
