Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata

Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Xanthorhoe
Species: X. quadrifasiata
Binomial name
Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata
(Clerck, 1759)
Synonyms
  • Phalaena quadrifasciata Clerck, 1759
  • Ochyria quadrifasiata (Clerck, 1759)
  • Xanthorhoe quadrifasciata (misspelling)

The Large Twin-spot Carpet (Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata) is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in most of Europe (except Portugal, Ireland, Iceland and Greece), east to the Near East and the eastern part of the Palearctic ecozone.

The wingspan is 29–32 mm. Adults are on wing from June to July. There is one generation per year.

The larva feed on various low-growing plants, including Ribes rubrum and Galium mollugo.

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