Flame Carpet Xanthorhoe designata
Flame Carpet Xanthorhoe designata
70.053 BF1722
Wingspan 25-28 mm.
There are two generations of this moth during the year. One in May and June, and a second in August.
It is fairly common throughout most of Britain, occupying hedgerows, gardens and woodland.
It feeds on various Cruciferous plants, such as rape and cabbage (Brassica spp.).
There are two generations of this moth during the year. One in May and June, and a second in August.
It is fairly common throughout most of Britain, occupying hedgerows, gardens and woodland.
It feeds on various Cruciferous plants, such as rape and cabbage (Brassica spp.).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 9 |
| February | 2 |
| March | 11 |
| April | 2,287 |
| May | 19,948 |
| June | 21,076 |
| July | 13,872 |
| August | 37,215 |
| September | 8,696 |
| October | 74 |
| November | 7 |
| December | 11 |
