Common Carpet

Epirrhoe alternata

PhotoForewing length: 13 – 14mm 

Description
To Identify this common moth check for the dark central crossband. The similar Garden Carpet also has a dark band close to the head.

Flight Period
May to October. 

Laval Food plants
Bestraws and Cleavers

Habitat
All habitats

Wiltshire Status
Common, often abundant