| 1728 ~ Garden Carpet ~ Xanthorhoe fluctuata fluctuata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common species found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 27-31mm. Confusion species Galium Carpet, Striped Twin-spot Carpet, Twin-spot Carpet and Silver-ground Carpet. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Mainly gardens, but also found in most other habitats. Foodplant Herbaceous plants of the cabbage family. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa beneath the soil. Larva June-early November. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 15th Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 5th Sept 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 5th Sept 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 6th Sept 2010, Commins Coch |
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