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70.051 ~ 1724 ~ Red Twin-spot Carpet ~ Xanthorhoe spadicearia
UK Status

Resident. Common

Montgomeryshire Status

Fairly common found throughout, but seems to favour the western half of the county.

Wingspan :  M & F, 24-27mm.

Confusion species

Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)

Habitat

Most habitats.

Foodplant

Herbaceous plants.

Lifestage data

Overwinters as a small larva. Larva July and September. Pupates in a cocoon in the debris.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by DB, 20th May 2012, Middletown