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Ruddy Carpet
Catarhoe rubidata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1735 / 70.057
Photo © Paul Bryant,  Woolpit, Suffolk

Similar Suffolk Species
Barberry Carpet
Pareulype berberata
Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:   Ladys and Hedge Bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Morley's Final Catalogue: No more frequent than the last kind, but distinctly broader spread. Thrice at Copdock; Ipswich singly in June 1895 (Baylis, Pyett); scarce at Waldringfield light (Wlr); Playford and Brandeston (Gr); Monks Soham light in June and July (Mly); Stowmarket, Hardwick, Bury; Tuddenham, uncommon on Galium at dusk, 1889 (Vivian); Beccles (Crf); Shipmeadow.

Recent Suffolk Status: Very local, mainly in mid Suffolk. Seemingly absent on the coast and in the Breck.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: Worn examples are superficially similar to Barberry carpet but that species is now extinct in the county.

Habitat: Hedge banks, grassy rides, field edges.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 20 (34%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1889.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
09/07/2023126TM07 - Thelnetham/Redgrave
08/07/2023125TM15 - Helmingham/Claydon
20/06/2023125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
19/06/2023225TM15 - Helmingham/Claydon
21/07/2022125TM15 - Helmingham/Claydon
Further info: Catarhoe rubidata
 
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