| 70.131 ~ 1809 ~ Twin-spot Carpet ~ Mesotype didymata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 24-32mm. Confusion species Striped Twin-spot Carpet and Garden Carpet. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Mainly upland woodland and moorland, to a lesser extent some lowland wooded sites also sand dunes. Foodplant A wide range of plants which include bilberry, heather, sallow, willow herb, cow parsley and red campion. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg. Larva April-June. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 8th Aug 2009, Lake Glaslyn |
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