There are several species of moth called "Twin-spot Carpet", such as The Twin-spot Carpet and the Striped Twin-spot (neither yet shown here),
indicating that they have the typical pattern and shape of a "Carpet" triangular moth and that they have a spot on the underside of each
forewing and hindwing.
Moth goes to centre of flower pattern on plate seeking nectar?
Appropriate dunce's cap.
Twin spots.
The Red Twin-spot Carpet, Xanthorhoe spadicearia, is prevalent
from northwestern Europe through to Siberia. Thanks to Martin Starnes for these photos in the UK. Wingspan 24-27mm; UK flight time
May-Aug (2 broods in the south). Similar to Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet, red or
ferrugata form (both red and white usually brighter
on Red Twin-spot).
The Large Twin-spot Carpet, Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata, is usually
lighter than the one shown above with clearer markings and a light hindwing. Thanks to Martin Starnes for this photo of a dark variant
with the dark bar continuing through the hindwing. Thanks to Andrew Wood for the ID. Wingspan 29-32mm; UK flight time Jun-Jul.
Overwinters as a caterpillar; caterpillars
eat bedstraw plants.