White-banded Carpet (Spargania luctuata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 14-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Rosebay Willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium)
Flying: Two generations, mid May-June and mid July-late August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Woodland rides and clearings.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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70.073 (BF1786) White-banded Carpet Spargania luctuata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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