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Autumn Green Carpet
Chloroclysta miata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1761 / 70.096
Photo © Dave Grundy,  attracted to moth trap, Blackbrook, Peak District, VC39, 21/09/2010

Similar West Midlands Species
Red-green Carpet
Chloroclysta siterata
Beech-green Carpet
Colostygia olivata
Forewing: 15-17mm
Flight: September - November, hibernates then March - May
Foodplant:   Sallows, Birches, Alder, Lime etc.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Nationally a northern and western species but in our region a rare and declining resident in northern areas.

A species of broadleaved woodland, particularly in upland and moorland areas.

Overwinters as an adult. Is attracted to sallow catkins in spring and Ivy in the autumn. Is attracted to light.

Note Could be mistaken for the green form of the Red-green Carpet.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 42 (30%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2021.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
27/10/2021136SO34 - Moccas & Eardisley
24/10/2021336SO34 - Moccas & Eardisley
19/10/2021236SO34 - Moccas & Eardisley
17/10/2021136SO35 - Lyonshall & Pembridge
13/10/2021136SO34 - Moccas & Eardisley
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