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Blue-bordered Carpet
Plemyria rubiginata

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1766 / 70.084

An attractive and fairly common resident.

A species of stream sides where Alder grows, damp woodland, hedgerows and scrub. Occasionally found in gardens.

Overwinters as a larva. Adults fly at dusk and then later at night when they come to light.

Recorded in 87 (62%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-15m
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Alder and Blackthorn
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
08/12/20233VC37 - WorcestershireSO94 -
01/12/20232VC37 - WorcestershireSO86 -
05/10/20232VC37 - WorcestershireSO85 -
22/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ95
29/08/20233VC39 - StaffordshireSJ95

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