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Galium Carpet
Epirrhoe galiata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1740 / 70.063
Photo © Andy Musgrove

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Garden Carpet
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Common Carpet
Epirrhoe alternata
Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: Two Generations. May-July. Aug.
Foodplant:   Lady's, Heath and Hedge Bedstraw
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
Norfolk Status
Rare with preference for coastal sites.

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Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 25 (36%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2020.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/08/2020+28TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
26/08/2019127TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
12/07/2019128TM08 - Banham/Lopham
05/07/2011128TF62 - King's Lynn/Dersingham
July 2010+27TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
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