Irish moths

Silver-ground Carpet

Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae

1727     *     Silver-ground Carpet     *     Xanthorhoe montanata


Widespread, common
Wingspan: 24-28mm

Flight time: May-August
Habitat: Damp woods, heaths, gardens, hedges

Larvae feed on herbaceous plants including Bedstraw's and Primrose









Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010

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