Geometridae : Larentiinae
  Prev | Next  
Photo © Ben Sale,  Braughing Friars, Hertfordshire (08/07/12)

Similar Herts & Middlesex Species
Barberry Carpet
Pareulype berberata
Upload a Photo
 
Ruddy Carpet
Catarhoe rubidata

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1735 / 70.057

General comments:
Widespread but rather local resident in Hertfordshire.

As with the Royal Mantle, the moth is restricted as a resident to chalky ground in the north of Hertfordshire, with most if not all reports way from this area referable to vagrants. However, the map shows that unlike the Royal Mantle it can thrive on the Chalky Boulder Clay of the north-east and does not seem to be restricted to actual Chalk geology.

Recorded in 14 (34%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Royal Mantle | Many-lined >

List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/07/2024120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
13/06/2022120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
08/06/2022120TL34 - Royston (S)
26/07/2021120TL34 - Royston (S)
26/06/2021120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
Show Details | 1990 to 2023 | 2000 to 2023 | Graph Key
Express Record Ruddy Carpet
We need your records!
Do you have records of Ruddy Carpet?
Put your own dot on the map!

Copyright © Lepidoptera UK 2024
   

VC20 VC21 VC21 VC20
Click Map for Details
Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:   Ladys and Hedge Bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Weeks]
© hertsmiddxmoths.uk 2024 NOLA®; Database using MapMate® Digital Maps © Bartholomew 2010. Design © Jim Wheeler 2024
This site requires necessary cookies to function correctly. We'd also like to set Google analytics cookies that help us make improvements by measuring how you use the site. These will be set only if you accept all cookies. Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this will affect how the website functions. Cookies Policy