- Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata
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Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum: Hexapoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Geometridae Genus: Xanthorhoe Species: X. quadrifasiata Binomial name Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata
(Clerck, 1759)Synonyms - Phalaena quadrifasciata Clerck, 1759
- Ochyria quadrifasiata (Clerck, 1759)
- Xanthorhoe quadrifasciata (misspelling)
The Large Twin-spot Carpet (Xanthorhoe quadrifasiata) is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in most of Europe (except Portugal, Ireland, Iceland and Greece), east to the Near East and the eastern part of the Palearctic ecozone.
The wingspan is 29–32 mm. Adults are on wing from June to July. There is one generation per year.
The larva feed on various low-growing plants, including Ribes rubrum and Galium mollugo.
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