Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Garden Carpet
Scientific Name:
Xanthorhoe fluctuata
Scientific Family:
Geometridae
Subfamily:
Larentiinae
Log Book Number:
1728 Description
This moth can resemble the Galium Carpet, which has more pointed forewings and more distinct white areas between darker forewing bands. Darker forms of the moth found in the Northern Isles, northern
Distribution
Well distributed and common throughout the British Isles, including the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland.
Habitat
Found in many habitats including woodland and coastal areas, but favours gardens and allotments where foodplants abound. Can be found at rest on walls and fences during the day and is readily disturbed. Flies from dusk.
Status
Common