Geometridae: Larentiinae
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Photo © Mike Crewe,  MV trap, Sheringham

Similar Norfolk Species
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
Xanthorhoe ferrugata
Red Twin-spot Carpet
1724 Xanthorhoe spadicearia
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Norfolk status
Very similar to the Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet. (see next species)
Tends to be more 'red' than next species.

Recorded in 63 (91%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1886.
Last Recorded in 2013.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
22/05/2013128TF60 - Downham/Fincham
22/05/2013127TG32 - Stalham/Catfield
21/05/2013128TF73 - Docking/Bircham
19/05/2013127TG41 - Acle/Hemsby
18/05/2013127TG41 - Acle/Hemsby
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Copyright © Jim Wheeler 2013
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Forewing: 12-13mm.
Season: Two Generations. Apr-Jun. Jul-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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