Autumn Green Carpet (Chloroclysta miata, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 15-17mm.
Foodplant(s): sallows (Salix spp.), birches (Betula spp.), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), lime (Tilia spp.)
Flying: One generation, September-November and March-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Red-green Carpet Chloroclysta siterata

08342 Autumn Green Carpet Chloroclysta miata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1761 (ABH70.096)