Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Butterflies and moths: Geometridae 

Flame carpet

Xanthorhoe designata

Notes

Small geometrid moth with prominent broad orange-red band crossing the pale wing. Food plant unknown.

Sightings by month

Found during the day in the greenhouse, 15th August, 2022. One specimen caught in light trap 20th August, 2022. Caught in light trap 11th June, 2023; 1 specimen. Attracted to light trap 5th September, 2023, 2 specimens. Attracted to porch light 22nd April, 2024. Caught in light trap 25th May, 2024 (1). In greenhouse 25th June, 2024 (1). Attracted to moth trap light 29th July, 2024 (1).