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Red Twin-spot Carpet
Xanthorhoe spadicearia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1724 / 70.051
Photo © Adrian Matthews,  16/05/2022 - Pye Terrace, CB4 1DX

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Xanthorhoe ferrugata
Forewing: 12-13mm.
Flight: Two Generations. Apr-Jun. Jul-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Recorded in 19 (51%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/08/2023+29TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
10/08/2023129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
03/08/2023129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
17/05/2023+29TL66 - Chippenham/Cheveley
14/05/2023129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
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