Epirrhoe alternata

Irish status: Widespread and Common

Common Carpet - This moth has a wingspan of around 23 mm. it flies in two generations from April to August depending on area. Very common and widespread throughout Ireland and the UK. Photographed in Co Leitrim flying in early July.

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