A common species in the south, less common in the north of the region.

Found in a wide range of habitats.

Comes readily to light and overwinters as a pupa.

Note Care is needed to separate from Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet. Latter usually lacks red or purple in central band (there is a red form). Red Twin-spot generally brighter and central band more distinctly edged white. The outer edge of the red band near the costa usually has a distinct notch in it whiuch is lacking in the DBTSC. Underneath is brighter and orange-brown towards the tip on Red Twin-spot, plainer and greyer on Dark-barred. Check genitalia if in doubt.

Verification Grade Comment: Take a photo or dissect if in doubt

Recorded in 100 (71%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1869. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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