Blue-bordered Carpet (Plemyria rubiginata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
Pupates on the food plant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 12-15m.
Foodplant(s): Alder (Alnus glutinosa), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Flying: One generation, late June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Damp woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens.

Regional Information

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70.084 (BF1766) Blue-bordered Carpet Plemyria rubiginata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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