ABH 70.053
Flame Carpet Xanthorhoe designata
BF 1722
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(Hufnagel, 1767)
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Family
Geometridae » Larentiinae
Wingspan
25-28 mm.
Description
The
only similar confusion species is Red Carpet X. decoloraria, which
has a sinuous outer edge to the central cross-band, in Flame Carpet
the outer edge of the central cross-band is dentate, with two distinct
projections.dults (which are often variable in colour) are mainly
pale grey with a distinctive reddish brown central band, which is
normally darker towards the basal area.
Key Identification Features:
Reddish brown central band narrower towards the centre
Small darkish patches near apex of forewings
Life Cycle
Two
generations of this moth during the year. One in May and June, and
a second in August It feeds on various Cruciferous plants, such
as rape and cabbage (Brassica spp.).
Habitat
Ocupies a variety of habitats notably damp
woodland, meadows, hedgerows and suburban gardens. Adults come frequently
to light in moderate numbers. Larvae can be found from July to September
on various species of crucifer. It overwinters as a pupa.
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ABH 70.053 |
Flame Carpet Xanthorhoe designata |
BF 1722 |
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Phenology |
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Wingspan |
25-28 mm. | ||||||||||||||
Description |
The only similar confusion species is Red Carpet X. decoloraria, which has a sinuous outer edge to the central cross-band, in Flame Carpet the outer edge of the central cross-band is dentate, with two distinct projections.dults (which are often variable in colour) are mainly pale grey with a distinctive reddish brown central band, which is normally darker towards the basal area. Key Identification Features: Reddish brown central band narrower towards the centre |
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Life Cycle |
Two generations of this moth during the year. One in May and June, and a second in August It feeds on various Cruciferous plants, such as rape and cabbage (Brassica spp.). |
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Habitat |
Ocupies a variety of habitats notably damp woodland, meadows, hedgerows and suburban gardens. Adults come frequently to light in moderate numbers. Larvae can be found from July to September on various species of crucifer. It overwinters as a pupa. | ||||||||||||||
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