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Chalk Carpet
Scotopteryx bipunctaria

(Prout, 1937) 1731 / 70.043

Davey, P., 2009: Local in England, the larva feeding on bird's-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), and trefoils and clovers (Trifolium spp.). In Dorset, this xerothermic species is associated with unimproved herb-rich grassland on well-drained chalky soil downland, particularly where there is rocky or bare earth terrain. It ranges from frequent inland to common along the Jurassic coast. Recommendations for promoting this species on chalk downland SSSI's include setting grazing levels that create... Read More

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Recorded in 24 (60%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1902.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2019)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 15-18mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Common Bird's-foot-trefoil
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Priority Species
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2019)
Date#VC10k Area
11/09/201929SY67 Portland / Weymouth
29/08/201919SY39 Lyme Regis
25/08/201929SY87 Lulworth coast
21/08/201919SY48 Burton Bradstock
13/08/201929SY39 Lyme Regis

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