Geometridae: Larentiinae

08385 Green Carpet Colostygia pectinataria, (Knoch, 1781)

BF1776 (ABH70.100)

Volakas, N Greece, 15th May 2015. Light trap.
Volakas, N Greece, 15th May 2015. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Volakas, N Greece, 15th May 2015. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

When fresh, this moth is a bright green colour but this fades to a yellowish-brown with time.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 12-15mm.
Foodplant(s): bedstraws (Galium spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-mid July and August-early September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Almost everywhere.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, grey, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2