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Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
Xanthorhoe ferrugata (Clerck, 1759)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1725 / 70.052
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Braunton Burrows 2017

Similar Upper Thames Species
Red Twin-spot Carpet
Xanthorhoe spadicearia
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants including bedstraws
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Local in the region. Formerly more widespread but apparently declining. Care is needed in recording this species and a specimen, good photograph or genitalia examination may be required to distinguish this species from some forms of Red Twin-spot Carpet.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 63 (81%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
15/07/2022123SP40 - Wolvercote, Wytham, Wootton
12/07/2022123SP40 - Wolvercote, Wytham, Wootton
07/08/2020123SP32 - Chipping Norton/Enstone
25/07/2020123SP32 - Chipping Norton/Enstone
24/07/2018122SU67 - Reading (W), Whitchurch
Further info: Xanthorhoe ferrugata
 
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