Garden Carpet Xanthorhoe fluctuata
Garden Carpet Xanthorhoe fluctuata
70.049 BF1728
Wingspan 18-25 mm.
A common species throughout the British Isles, this moth shows a preference for suburban habitats, but can be found almost anywhere.
It is continuously-brooded during the summer months from April through to September, and adults and larvae could be found in any of these months.
The larvae feed on a range of cruciferous plants.
A common species throughout the British Isles, this moth shows a preference for suburban habitats, but can be found almost anywhere.
It is continuously-brooded during the summer months from April through to September, and adults and larvae could be found in any of these months.
The larvae feed on a range of cruciferous plants.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 18 |
| February | 9 |
| March | 76 |
| April | 4,013 |
| May | 33,699 |
| June | 55,493 |
| July | 40,327 |
| August | 51,683 |
| September | 49,680 |
| October | 6,186 |
| November | 175 |
| December | 49 |
