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Common Carpet
Epirrhoe alternata
52.5677, 4.65116
Field Notes
Description:
The wingspan is 27–30 mm. The forewings vary from grey to black, marked with white fascia, giving a striped appearance. The hindwings are paler grey with white fascia. Northern races tend to be paler overall. One or two broods are produced each year and the adults may be seen any time from May to September. The species flies at night and is attracted to light.
Habitat:
forest, water and dunes around.
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Common Carpet
Species ID Suggestions
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 29, 2011
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