Silver-ground Carpet
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Xanthorhoe montanata
Common & widespread through Britain.
The Larva is grey with a purplish-brown back
The Larvae feeds on Bedstraw, Corydalis, globeflower, hemlock and primrose and probably feeds on other low-growing plants.
The species overwinters as a Larva.
The forewings are white with a broad shaded band which varies from pale grey to almost black.
The hindwings are also white with pale fascia and a small black discal spot.
The species flies from May to July, usually at dusk.
It will come to light but is not strongly attracted.