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Garden Carpet - Xanthorhoe fluctuata

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Garden Carpet Garden Carpet - Xanthorhoe fluctuata dylan Laundry Lane 19 Sep 2021, 5:36 p.m. 17 Sep 2021, 12:22 a.m.
Garden Carpet Garden Carpet - Xanthorhoe fluctuata dylan Laundry Lane 19 Sep 2021, 5:36 p.m. 17 Sep 2021, 12:22 a.m.
Garden Carpet Garden Carpet - Xanthorhoe fluctuata dylan Laundry Lane 19 Sep 2021, 5:36 p.m. 17 Sep 2021, 12:23 a.m.
Garden Carpet Garden Carpet - Xanthorhoe fluctuata dylan Laundry Lane 19 Sep 2021, 5:36 p.m. 17 Sep 2021, 12:23 a.m.

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Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: gardens, parks, allotments, churchyards, wasteland, hedgerows, woodland, coasts etc. Flight period: April to October (2 - 3 broods / year). Wingspan: 18 - 25 mm. Life story: Larvae can be seen from June to late October sometimes November and overwinter as pupae. Diet: Larva = various Cruciferae such as Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata), Shepherd’s-purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris), Horse-radish (Armoracia rusticana), Hairy Bitter-cress, Yellow / White Alyssum, cultivated cabbages.