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Silver Ground Carpet

Xanthorhoe montanata

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Description:

Part of the Geometridae family the silver ground carpet has a wingspan of between 29-33mm and flies (in the British Isles) between May and July, usually at dusk.

Habitat:

found in the shaded woodland section of Low common meadows, owned by the Yorkshire wildlife trust.

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PublishedJune 17, 2013

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