Status
Woodland margins, chalky downland and grassland.
Very similar to Common Carpet alternata. Comparatively on average 20% larger in size (not easy to judge in lone specimens).
The white outer band of Wood Carpet is relatively solid and only weakly divided, with a matching solid white band on the hindwing.Recorded in 46 (62%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023. |