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Common Carpet
Epirrhoe alternata
(Müller, 1764) 70.061

Widespread and common across the region in a wide range of habitats and often disturbed from vegetation by day.

Recorded in 72 (51%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1896.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Bedstraws
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
23/09/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU87
22/09/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU87
15/09/20221VC22 - BerkshireSP40
14/09/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireTQ08
12/09/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU67

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