Geometridae: Larentiinae

08371 Beech-green Carpet Colostygia olivata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1774 (ABH70.099)

Kyustyendil, W Bulgaria. 17-07-2012. Light trap.
Kyustyendil, W Bulgaria. 17-07-2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Kyustyendil, W Bulgaria. 17-07-2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

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

Forewing length: 13-15mm
Foodplant(s): bedstraws (Galium spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland and moorland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, grey, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2