| 70.061 ~ 1738 ~ Common Carpet ~ Epirrhoe alternata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common species found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 27-30mm. Confusion species Wood Carpet, Galium Carpet and Sharp-angled Carpet. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Most habitats. Foodplant Cleavers, hedge and lady's bedstraw and other bedstraws. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon on the ground. Larva June-July and August-September. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 10th Aug 2006, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 5th Aug 2010, Llanfyllin |
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