David Element
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66 – Garden Carpet Moths
GARDEN
CARPET MOTH Xanthorhoe fluctuata
GARDEN
CARPET MOTH Xanthorhoe fluctuata
GARDEN
CARPET MOTH Xanthorhoe fluctuata
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The Garden
Carpet Moth Xanthorhoe fluctuata belongs to the large family Geometridae (Larentiinae). It is widespread and common, with several
generations each year, and, because the larvae will feed on brassicas it is an
inhabitant of gardens and cultivated areas. This moth is also readily attracted
to artificial light, and therefore it may be found indoors. The arrangement and
shape of the darker markings is of greater importance than the variable ground
colour when making an identification, but the markings may vary in contrast,
and there are several superficially similar species that may need to be excluded.
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