70.054 BF1727 – Silver-ground Carpet – Geometridae – Xanthorhoe montanata
Silver-ground Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Xanthorhoe montanata – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species, common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Sometimes found in large numbers and often seen on the wing during the day.
ID POINTERS – The overall ground colour is white with a cross-band of dark & light brown. The pattern of the cross-band can be very variable. There is also a black discal spot. The banding between the subterminal line and the fringe of the forewing is a delicate silver with darker lines and flecks.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing between May – August.
IMAGES – Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison©
Silver-ground Carpet
