Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Twin-spot Carpet
Mesotype didymata

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1809 / 70.131
=Perizoma didymata

A fairly common resident but declining in Staffordshire.

A species of a wide range of habitats. Most abundant in moorland and light upland woodland but also in lowland woods and hedgerows.

Overwinters as an egg while adults can be quite common during the day and at dusk before coming to light.

Recorded in 88 (63%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 11-15mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   many plants
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
23/08/20232VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
20/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK15
01/07/20233VC39 - StaffordshireSJ63
27/06/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ91
19/05/20232VC40 - ShropshireSO79

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