| 70.048 ~ 1723 ~ Red Carpet ~ Xanthorhoe decoloraria | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common N,W. Montgomeryshire Status A scarce species recorded at scattered sites mainly in the western half of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 30-34mm. Confusion species Flame Carpet and Red Twin-spot Carpet. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Moorland and grassy hillsides. Foodplant Lady's-mantle. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva. Larva August-late May. Pupates in a cocoon in the debris. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by JM, July 2010, Lake Vyrnwy |
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