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Lampropteryx otregiata
Photo © Oliver Wadsworth,  Tiddesley Wood. VC37. 19/05/2016

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Devon Carpet
Lampropteryx otregiata

(Metcalfe, 1917) 1751 / 70.104

An uncommon but increasing resident.

A species of damp woodlands.

Overwinters as a pupa. Adults fly at dusk and later come to light.

Note Similar but smaller than the Water Carpet. The indentations on the central band are not as acute.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 48 (34%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1961.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-14mm
Flight: May - June, August - September
Foodplant:   Bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
21/08/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
31/07/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
24/07/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
02/06/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
01/06/20242VC37 - WorcestershireSO66

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