| 70.098 ~ 1762 ~ Dark Marbled Carpet ~ Dysstroma citrata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species which is often confused with the Common Marbled Carpet, therefore is somewhat overlooked. Wingspan : M & F, 32-40mm. Confusion species Common Marbled Carpet. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Mostly a woodland species but is also found in heathland, moorland, scrub and gardens. Foodplant Birch, heather, bilberry and sallow and the leaves of many other woody plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as an egg. Larva April-June. Pupates among plant debris. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 23rd Aug 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 19th July 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 3rd Sept 2011, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 10th Sept 2011, Llanfyllin |
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