Garden Carpet
Xanthorhoe fluctuate
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Geometridae
Night-flying moth with black and white patterning. See also Xanthorhoe fluctuate f. thules
Found resting on kitchen window 14th May, 2022. Captured in light trap 15th June; sheltering in greenhouse 3rd September, 2022; attracted to porch light 30th April and 8th May, 2023. Caught in light trap 11th June, 2023 2 specimens; 9th August, 2023, 2 specimens; 26th August, 2023, 1 specimen; 5th September, 2023, 2 specimens. Attracted to porch light 22nd April, 2024. Caught in light trap 10th and 17th May, 2024 (1 each). Caught in light trap 19th June, and in garden 25th June, 2024.