Barberry Carpet (Pareulype berberata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
Flying: Two generations, early May-late June and late July-August
National status: Red Data Book

Habitat

Hedgerows or sunny woodland edges with abundant Barberry.

Regional Information

This species has been recorded in Huntingdonshire, but without locational data.

Last recorded in

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Photo © Gareth Rondel

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1785 (ABH70.124) Barberry Carpet Pareulype berberata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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