description Flame Carpet Moth Overview
The Flame Carpet, Xanthorhoe designata, is a moth in the family Geometridae found across parts of the Palearctic region, including Britain. Adults have gray forewings crossed by a pale reddish or purplish central band outlined by dark lines, a pattern associated with its common name. Its larvae feed on cruciferous plants such as rape and cabbage, while adults occur in hedgerows, gardens, and woodland.
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What is the scientific name of the Flame Carpet Moth?
The Flame Carpet is known scientifically as Xanthorhoe designata. It belongs to the family Geometridae.
How can you identify a Flame Carpet Moth?
Adults have gray forewings crossed by a pale reddish or purplish central band. Dark lines outline the band and create the pattern associated with the common name.
Where is the Flame Carpet Moth found?
Xanthorhoe designata occurs across parts of the Palearctic region, including Britain. Its range is therefore broader than the British Isles alone.
What moth family does the Flame Carpet belong to?
The Flame Carpet belongs to the family Geometridae. Its banded gray, reddish, and purplish wing pattern is characteristic of the species Xanthorhoe designata.
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