Xanthorhoe ferrugata

(Clerck, 1759)
Red Twin-Spot

Sort #: 1742 | P3 #: 910231 | MPG #: 7388 | PFG Page #: 188
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Larval substrate: Herbaceous plants, incl. Cerastium (Chickweed), Glechoma hederacea (Ground Ivy)
Phenology: Adult: 4/29 to 6/25 and 7/5 to 9/20 (124 records)

Comment: Two generations; In Britain the moth is called the Dark-barred Twin-Spot Carpet, whereas X. spadicearia (not in NA) is called the Red Twin-spot Carpet - very confusing!

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, common
Status in N. America: Holarctic
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1876
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 169