Green Carpet (Colostygia pectinataria) - Norfolk Moths - The macro and micro moths of Norfolk.

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Green Carpet

Colostygia pectinataria

(Knoch, 1781)

1776 / 70.100

Norfolk status
Widespread and abundant.
Bright green colour fades to a yellowish-brown.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Determination

List Species Records [Show All Latest]

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k	General Area
30/09/2024	19	27	TG33	Ridlington
29/09/2024	1	28	TF51	Walpole Highway
23/09/2024	+	28	TL78	Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
19/09/2024	1	28	TF83	Sculthorpe
18/09/2024	1	28	TF83	North Creake

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Forewing:	12-15mm.
Flight:	Two generations May-July. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:	Bedstraws
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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Further info: Colostygia pectinataria

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