Described by Rosie as common and widespread but it was recorded only sparingly at five of the Rothamsted sites.
Flight period overlaps with Dark Marbled Carpet but peak is mid-July whereas that for Dark Marbled Carpet is mid-August.
Scottish Status: Common - stable. UK Status: Common
UK distribution has increased since 1970 (cf: Atlas of Britain & Ireland's Larger Moths)
First and last flight dates recorded in Caithness: 14th June to 18th September (2 late record2 30th September & 8th October)
Very variable. Third image shows typical underwing pattern - compare with Dark Marbled Carpet
MAP: black dots last record pre 2000 blue dots last record 2000 to 2009
red dots last record 2010 to 2019 green dots last record 2020 to present
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