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1719 ~ Oblique Carpet ~ Orthonama vittata
UK Status

Resident. Local

Montgomeryshire Status

An uncommon species, but is recorded most years where regular trapping is done, found mainly in the south and west of the county.

Wingspan :  M & F, 24-27mm.

Confusion species

Many Lined and Oblique Striped.


Flight time (Montgomeryshire)



Habitat

Favours wet or damp sites.

Foodplant

Marsh and heath bedstraw.

Lifestage data

Overwinters as a larva. Larva September-April and July.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 11th June 2008, Commins Coch