Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Autumn Green Carpet
Chloroclysta miata
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Red-green Carpet
Chloroclysta siterata
(Hufnagel, 1767) 1760 / 70.095

A common species found throughout the region.

A species of broadleaved woodland, hedges, gardens.

Females overwinter as an adult. Adults come readily to light.

Note The green form can be mistaken for Autumn Green Carpet but that is a rare species of upland areas so unlikely to be encountered elsewhere.

Recorded in 107 (76%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-17mm
Flight: September - December, hibernate then March - May
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
18/12/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93
18/12/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP06
16/12/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
07/12/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
25/11/2023+VC36 - HerefordshireSO63

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