A common but declining species across the region. Unlike Red-twin-spot commoner in the north.
Found in a wide range of habitats.
Comes readily to light and overwinters as a pupa.
Note Care is needed to separate from Red Twin-spot Carpet. Red Twin-spot generally brighter and central band more distinctly edged white. Underneath of Red Twin-spot is brighter and orange-brown towards the tip, plainer and greyer on Dark-barred. This species also lacks the notch on the outer edge of the central band near the apex. Check genitalia if in doubt. Verification Grade Comment: Take a photo or get dissected if in doubt Recorded in 99 (71%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1869. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) |