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. |