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70.131 Mesotype didymata - Twin-spot Carpet

Twin-spot Carpet (Mesotype didymata)
Twin-spot Carpet (Mesotype ...

Species account from Moths of Glamorgan
(Gilmore, Slade & Stewart, 2009):

Univoltine, flying from late May to early August, although there is an early record for one in late April. This moth can be found at certain coastal locations and at a few sites in the Vale of Glamorgan, but it is mainly an upland species in Glamorgan with most records coming from forestry areas and heath-rich moorland.



10km Distribution Map

Blue squares represent records from before 2000, Red squares are post 2000 records.

Tetrad Distribution Map

Blue squares represent records from before 2000, Red squares are post 2000 records.

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Moth Records

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Site Gridref Quantity Date Recorder More Info
Maesteg, (Golf Course) SS8391 1 16 Jul 2004 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Whitford Burrows SS443953 0 16 Jul 1984 Mark Pavett
Mynydd bach, Nantyffyllon SS85689301 2 09 Aug 2020 Paul Parsons
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 29 Aug 2014 Mark Evans
Lower Cwmtwrch SN7610 0 14 Aug 2003 Gwyn Roberts
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 1 19 Jul 1995 Barry Stewart, Sandra Turner
Cwrt-yr-ala Woods (central) ST1472 1 26 Jun 1998 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (Darren-y-Bannau) SS873938 13 29 Jul 2001 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Maesteg, Garn Wen (west) SS8392 1 16 Jul 2004 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Craig y Llyn, Llyn Fawr SN9103 1 11 Jun 2000 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Maesteg, Cwrtymynys Wood SS859920 1 08 Aug 2005 Paul Parsons
Whitchurch (north west), Cardiff ST1480 0 1910 to 1921 E. Barton-White
Bridgend Paper Mills SS8787 7 11 Jun 1993 Martyn Hnatiuk
Penylan (Rothamsted), Cardiff ST199789 1 02 Aug 1990 Roger Smith, Vicki Smith
Graig Penllyn, Parish Field SS979777 3 05 Jul 2003 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Abercwmboi SO021001 1 23 May 2000 Martin Bevan
Llantrisant (Evan John site) ST0483 0 1857 to 1914 Evan John
Maesteg, Waun Laust Wen SS8389 4 23 Jun 2009 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Craig-y-Llyn, Rhondda SN9103 2 22 Jul 1999 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Maesteg, Garn Wen (west) SS8392 2 04 Aug 2002 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Cymmer Tip SS862972 2 29 Jul 2013 C. Manley
Rhoose Point ST066660 1 23 Jul 2012 Adam Mantell
Craig-y-Llyn SN913034 2 24 Jul 2013 D. Barden, B. Stewart & J.P. Woodman
Graig SO156007 1 24 Aug 2007 Christian Owen
Llyn Fach SN9003 1 11 Jun 2000 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Blaen Rhymney (cemetery wood) SO105099 1 22 Aug 2002 David Gilmore, Mike Powell, David Slade
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 1 16 Jul 1996 Barry Stewart, Sandra Turner
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 1 07 Jul 2000 Barry Stewart, P.J. Llewellyn
Graig SO156007 16 02 Aug 2007 Christian Owen
Maesteg (south) SS8590 1 01 Aug 2004 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Abercregan SS84629698 1 26 Jul 2018 Paul Parsons
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 28 May 2008 Veronica Shenston
Bwlch-y-Clawdd [site#1] SS940945 1 01 Aug 2013 D.R.W. Gilmore, M.C. Powell
Mynydd bach, Maesteg SS864925 16 07 Aug 2020 Paul Parsons
Graig SO156007 11 10 Aug 2007 Christian Owen
Maesteg, Garnwen (tri) (BCBC) SS8393 7 22 Jul 2008 P. Parsons
Ilston Cwm SS5589 0 14 Jul 1987 R.G. Warren
Pilton Green, Ty Capel SS448869 1 16 May 2004 Steve Walmsley, Sarah Walmsley
Craig y Llyn, Llyn Fawr SN9103 1 23 Jul 1999 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Lower Cwmtwrch SN7610 2 14 Aug 2003 Gwyn Roberts
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 02 Aug 2002 Veronica Shenston
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (north) SS8693 1 23 Jul 2004 Martyn Hnatiuk
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (summit) SS8692 8 08 Aug 2006 Paul Parsons
Langland SS6087 7 Jul 1940 C.H. Tait
Merthyr Common North SO0709 0 28 Aug 2007 George Tordoff
Maesteg, Blaencaerau Farm SS8694 2 20 Aug 2001 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Maesteg, Garn Wen (border) SS837920 1 01 Aug 2001 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Maesteg, Garnwen (tri) SS8393 1 31 Jul 2007 Paul Parsons
Penylan (Rothamsted), Cardiff ST199789 1 31 May 1988 Roger Smith, Vicki Smith
Glen Moor, Reynoldston, Gower SS468909 0 14 Aug 1998 David Painter
Llanishen (Arch Wood), Cardiff ST179811 0 1920 to 1936 F. Norton
Graig SO156007 2 17 Jul 2007 Christian Owen
Lon Ysgubor, Rhiwbina ST15548198 1 29 Jun 2013 P. Sturgess
Pencaecrwn Road, Gorseinon SS585995 1 11 Jul 1999 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Mynydd Garn-goch (east) SS612982 0 1920 J.P. Llewellyn, J.T. Llewellyn
Llyn Fach SN9003 20 28 Jul 2001 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 04 Sep 2007 Paul Parsons
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 1 19 Jul 1999 Barry Stewart
Maesteg Golf Course SS830918 1 31 Jul 2002 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Croeserw SS8695 0 20 Jun 2002 Barry Stewart
Lisvane Reservoir (west) ST1882 4 04 Jul 2002 David Gilmore, Mike Powell, David Slade
Lower Cwmtwrch SN7610 1 18 Jun 2002 Gwyn Roberts
Whiteford NNR SS445950 0 1976 Ian Tilotson
Aberbargoed SO157005 1 26 Jul 2012 Christian Owen
Glais / Craig y Pal 1km square SN7000 1 16 Jul 1998 Barry Stewart
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (south) SS8691 3 09 Aug 2001 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Tawelfryn, Pontypridd ST074907 1 14 Jun 2008 Sharon John
Llyn Fach SN9067403768 8 24 Jul 2014 Mark Evans
Cefn Gwrhyd (M10 flush) SN727086 4 14 May 2008 Barry Stewart
Lletty Brongu (east) SS889885 1 26 Jul 2002 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Castell Coch Wood (south)/Fforest-fawr, Cardiff ST1382 1 22 Jul 1930 W.E. Cox
Dinas Hall, Cwmafan SS772918 1 27 Aug 2001 Paula Denby
Horton SS4785 0 1995 Jon Brock
Merthyr Tydfil (G. Fleming) SO0406 0 1900 to 1927 George Fleming
Maesteg, Y Bwlwarcau SS8388 7 24 Jun 2009 Martyn Hnatiuk
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 03 Aug 2011 P. Parsons
Cilhendre SN7202 2 19 Jul 1998 Barry Stewart
Gendros SS6395 0 1893 R.B. Robertson
Bryn-glas, Pontardawe SN732060 1 13 Jul 2006 Veronica Shenston, Barry Stewart, David Painter
Parc Cwm Darran (picnic area), Deri SO125025 2 07 Aug 1998 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Margam park SS8086 1 01 Jun 2012 Mike Harrison & Marg Harrison
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 4 26 Jul 2006 Paul Parsons
Whiteford NNR (Rothamsted - 1976 & 1977) SS442944 1 23 Aug 1976 M.R. Hughes
Lower Cwmtwrch SN7610 0 18 Jun 2002 Gwyn Roberts
Park Pond Nature Centre, Tondu SS881842 2 25 Jun 1996 Unknown
Whiteford NNR SS4495 0 16 Jul 1984 Mark Pavett
Park Pond Nature Centre, Tondu SS881842 1 22 Apr 1997 Unknown
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 2 14 Aug 2006 Paul Parsons
Maesteg, Mynydd Caerau (south) SS8893 1 01 Aug 2003 Martyn Hnatiuk
Blaen Rhymney (Ty Isaf) SO103101 1 07 Aug 2003 Mike Powell, Stefan Golaswezski
Llantwit Fardre ST073848 1 28 Jul 1999 Richard Wistow
Gower, S Wales SS4288 0 19 Aug 1912 Marcus Oldfield
Cwmbach (Carn Castell-y-Meibion), Aberdare SO034030 1 30 Jul 2001 Mark Evans
Coed-y-Wenallt, North Cardiff ST153833 6 08 Jul 1997 Phil Bristow, David Gilmore, Mike Powell
The Mayhouse, Sandy Lane, Gower SS54738901 1 28 May 2010 Sian Musgrave
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 14 Jun 2010 Jenny Colley
Aberbargoed (Coed y Moeth Road) SO157005 1 02 Aug 2007 Christian Owen
Maesteg (north) SS8591 2 05 Aug 2001 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Graig SO156007 1 23 Aug 2007 Christian Owen
Bridgend Paper Mills SS8787 4 10 Jun 1993 Martyn Hnatiuk
Maesteg, Waun Laust Wen SS8389 25 26 Jul 2008 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Maesteg, Garnwen (tri) SS8393 3 01 Aug 2006 Martyn Hnatiuk
Fonmon ST0467 1 26 Jun 1999 Unknown
Aberbargoed (Coed y Moeth Road) SO157005 0 02 Aug 2007 Christian Owen
Llyn Fach SN9003 4 24 Jul 2014 George M. Tordoff

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Twin-spot Carpet (Mesotype didymata)
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