About Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
A common but variable carpet moth found in gardens and hedgerows. Wing pattern ranges from pale to very dark. Larvae feed on bedstraws and other low plants.
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So variable in appearance that dark and light forms were once described as separate species.
Distribution
Where Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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