Rosie found it in Regions 2 and 4. It was recorded from four Rothamsted sites in the early 1980s and annually between 1989 and 1996.
Lower photo shows white underwing which helps to distinguish this species from Red-green Carpet.
Scottish Status: Common - stable. UK Status: Local
UK distribution shows a significant decline since 1970 (cf: Atlas of Britain & Ireland's Larger Moths)
First and last flight dates recorded in Caithness: Spring: 13th May to 20th May Autumn: 8th September to 8th November One late record 23rd December.
MAP: black dots last record pre 2000 red dots last record 2010 to 2019
green dots last record 2020 to present
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