Red Twin-spot Carpet
Forewing colour ranges from light grey to tawny brown, usually with a reddish central cross-band. Similar to the Red Twin-spot Carpet but lacking the two spots near the outer edge of the forewing. Also similar to the Flame Carpet, but this species has two obvious projections on the outer edge of the red central band. The wings of the Red Carpet are also more pointed than in the other two species with a darker diagonal mark at the tip.
Flies at dusk, but easily disturbed when at rest during the day on walls, tree trunks and shady rocks.
Size and Family
- Family – Carpets and Allies (Larentiines)
- Medium Sized
Conservation status
- UK BAP: Priority Species (Research only)
- Common
Particular Caterpillar Food Plants
Lady’s Mantle.
Habitat
Exposed rocky ground, particularly on moorland and grassy hillsides. At the northern edge of its range, it can also be found on roadside verges and sand dunes.
Distribution
- Countries – England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
- Common over parts of northern England and Scotland, including Shropshire, north Wales, Staffordshire, Cumbria, the Peak District, the Hebrides and Orkney. Less frequent and more restricted in the northern half of Ireland.
Red Carpet
Red Carpet - Iain Leach
Red Carpet
Iain Leach
