Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Green Carpet
Colostygia pectinataria

(Knoch, 1781) 1776 / 70.100

A common species across the region.

Found in a wide variety of habitats.

Overwinters as a larva and comes readily to light and is easily disturbed during the day.

Recorded in 124 (89%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-15mm
Flight: May - July, August - September
Foodplant:   Bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
< Beech-green Carpet | Mottled Grey >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
31/10/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
23/10/20232VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
21/10/20232VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
20/10/20232VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
10/10/20234VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85

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