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Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae

ABH 70.052
B&F 1725   *   Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet   *   Xanthorhoe ferrugata


Widespread, common
Wingspan: 18-22mm

Flight time: April-September


Larvae feed on various herbaceous plants












Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July and August 2010

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