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Silver-ground Carpet
Xanthorhoe montanata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1727 / 70.054
Photo © Peter Hall

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 14-17mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common species across the region.

Found in a wide variety of habitats.

Commonly disturbed from vegetation during the day, often numerous at dusk and comes readily to light. Overwinters as a larva.

Recorded in 131 (94%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
09/05/2024136SO33 - Peterchurch & Abbey Dore
17/08/2023139SJ93 - Downs Banks/Stone
13/08/2023139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
10/08/2023139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
02/07/2023136SO45 - Weobley & Leominster
Further info: Xanthorhoe montanata
 
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