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Garden Carpet
Xanthorhoe fluctuata
Checklist Number70.049 [B&F: 1728]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Larentiinae |
| Genus: | Xanthorhoe |
| Species: | fluctuata |
| Authority: | (Linnaeus, 1758) |
Common in gardens, allotments, rough ground and woodland throughout the British Isles, but rare in north-east Scotland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-31 mm. Larva feeds on various Cruciferae, including Garlic Mustard, Shepherd's-purse, Hairy Bitter-cress and Cabbage, over-wintering as a pupa.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
