| 70.053 ~ 1722 ~ Flame Carpet ~ Xanthorhoe designata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common and widespread species found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 25-28mm. Confusion species Red Carpet. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Most habitats. Foodplant Little is known about its foodplant in the wild, although in captivity it is known to eat wallflower and plants of the cabbage family. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa. Larva early June-mid July and late August-September. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 20th Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
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