Xanthorhoe designata
Irish status: Widespread and Common
Flame Carpet - This common moth has a wingspan around 27 mm and has two breeding generations between early and late summer. Likes to feed on cabbage so not so popular with gardeners! Observed at Greaghnafarna Co. Leitrim.
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