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Least Carpet
Idaea rusticata

Lempke, 1967 1699 / 70.004
=Idaea vulpinaria

General comments
Ubiquitous

The spread of this species in our area is extremely well-documented. It was confined to the Thames Estuary until the end of the nineteenth century. The first Middlesex record was in 1890 at Harefield; the first in Hertfordshire was at Berkhamsted in 1945. The twentieth century saw scattered records across much of the area, but up to the end of 1999 it appears that all reports relate to single adult moths. Post-2000, however, many traps began recording between 2 and 5 individuals per night, with occasional higher numbers. The Least Carpet is now a firmly established resident throughout both counties.

Recorded in 38 (93%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1960.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/06/2024121TQ29 - Barnet / Finchley
29/06/2024121TQ18 - Harrow / Wembley / Ealing
28/06/2024120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
28/06/2024121TQ18 - Harrow / Wembley / Ealing
21/06/2024120TL22 - Stevenage
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Forewing: 9-11mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug. (Sept-Oct)
Foodplant:   Ivy, Traveller's-joy
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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