Red-green Carpet (Chloroclysta siterata)


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Red-green Carpet
Chloroclysta siterata (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae : Larentiinae

1760 / 70.095

Photo © John Stroud, 08/11/2020 - Snettisham

Similar Species
Autumn Green Carpet Chloroclysta miata

Forewing:	14-17mm.
Flight:	One generation Sept-Nov. (March-May after hibernation)
Foodplant:	Broadleaved trees.
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

Status
An Autumn species that hibernates from December to February flying again in early spring.
Mainly woodland habitats.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Further info: Chloroclysta siterata