Moths of Suffolk
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Filtered - 1813 species
Suffolk only
National Status :
Common
Local Status : Resident (SMP Status 1) Distribution and abundance : Widespread and common Habitats : Wide variety, including fens, heathland, woodland, scrub, grassland and gardens Flight Period : Double-brooded; mid-April to June and late July to mid-September Larval foodplants : A variety of herbaceous plants Comments : Generally appears to be less frequently recorded than Red Twin-spot Carpet, although at some sites this regularly appears to be the more prevalent species. Care must be taken to distinguish this species from the similar Red Twin-spot Carpet Morley's Final Catalogue : Constantly beaten from every hedge in the County, from Nayland to Gorleston. Wingspan details : Forewing 12-13mm, Wingspan 24-27mm Identification
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