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Red Twin-spot Carpet

Red Twin-spot Carpet

Xanthorhoe spadicearia

A species of moth in the Geometridae family, native to Europe, characterized by distinctive brownish-red wing patterns

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Red Twin-spot Carpet
Red Twin-spot Carpet
Red Twin-spot Carpet
Red Twin-spot Carpet
Red Twin-spot Carpet
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Found in temperate woodland, garden, and grassland environments across Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom and Central European regions

Ecological Role

Important pollinator and prey species in ecosystem food webs, contributing to biodiversity in temperate landscapes

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Mottled brown and reddish wing scales providing excellent environmental camouflage
  • LIMBS WINGS Two pairs of broad wings with intricate camouflage pattern, forewings larger than hindwings
  • HEAD SENSORY Compound eyes, antennae for chemical and environmental sensing
  • BODY STRUCTURE Small moth with wingspan of 22-26 mm, slender body typical of Geometridae family
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