Geometridae: Larentiinae
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Similar Norfolk Species
Garden Carpet
Xanthorhoe fluctuata
Silver-ground Carpet
1727 Xanthorhoe montanata
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Norfolk status
Quite variable, all forms have the distinctive whitish ground colour.
Central band varies considerably.

Recorded in 63 (91%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1886.
Last Recorded in 2012.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
31/07/2012127TM49 - Geldeston/Haddiscoe
27/07/2012128TG00 - Runhall/Barnham Broom
22/07/2012 to 30/07/2012227TG00 - Runhall/Barnham Broom
07/07/2012127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
04/07/20121028TF70 - Beachamwell/Oxborough
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Forewing: 14-17mm.
Season: One generation. May-July.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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