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Silver-ground Carpet
Xanthorhoe montanata
Checklist Number70.054 [B&F: 1727]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Larentiinae |
| Genus: | Xanthorhoe |
| Species: | montanata |
| Authority: | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
Common in various habitats, including hedgerows, scrub, woodland rides, fens, chalk downland, gardens and heathland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-33 mm. Larva feeds on various herbaceous plants, including Cleavers, Hedge Bedstraw and Primrose.
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)
