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70.0515 ~ 1724x ~ Red/Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet Agg. ~ Xanthorhoe sp.
UK Status

Resident. Common

Montgomeryshire Status

Both species can be fairly common throughout the county, especially the Dark-barred Twin-spot carpet.

Wingspan :  M & F, 24-27mm.

Confusion species

Flight time (Montgomeryshire)

Habitat

Most habitats.

Foodplant

A wide range of herbaceous plants.

Lifestage data

Both species overwinters as a pupa underground. Larva July and September.
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Montgomeryshire photos