Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Epirrhoe alternata
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Wood Carpet
Epirrhoe rivata

(Hübner, 1813) 1739 / 70.062

A rare and local resident.

A species of woodland rides, hedgerows, copses.

Overwinters as a pupa and adult comes sparingly to light.

Note Most claims of this species turn out to be Common Carpet. The white band is broader on the forewing and the grey line through the centre of it is very thin or absent, but can be stronger near the costa. The hindwing is often a clearer diagnostic with the white band also broader with no thin grey line. It may be that some of the records here are mis-identifications.

Verification Grade Comment: Photo needed at least

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 33 (24%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-16mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Lady's and Hedge Bedstraw
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
13/08/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO52
09/06/20211VC36 - HerefordshireSO25
26/06/20201VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
10/06/20201VC40 - ShropshireSJ30
10/06/20201VC40 - ShropshireSJ30

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