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Large Twin-spot Carpet
Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata (Clerck, 1759)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1726 / 70.055
Photo © Malcolm Hillier

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Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Recorded in 16 (43%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1905.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
27/07/2023129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
29/07/2022+29TL66 - Chippenham/Cheveley
23/07/2022+29TL56 - Burwell/Anglesey Abbey
19/07/2022129TL34 - Royston
18/07/2022129TL66 - Chippenham/Cheveley
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