Ruddy Carpet Catarhoe rubidata
Ruddy Carpet Catarhoe rubidata
70.057 BF1735
Wingspan 26-31 mm.
An uncommon species, found locally in the southern parts of England and Wales.
It occupies open woodland, scrubland, downland and sea-cliffs, and flies mainly in June and July.
The larvae feed mainly on bedstraw (Galium).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 8 |
| May | 182 |
| June | 878 |
| July | 739 |
| August | 141 |
| September | 16 |
| October | 9 |
| November | 2 |
| December | 3 |
