Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Green Carpet
Colostygia pectinataria

(Knoch, 1781) 1776 / 70.100

Morley's Final Catalogue: Generally distributed, frequent in sylvan places, often at light: from Bentley Woods through Monks Soham at light in August, to Fritton and Gorleston (Mr).

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Double-brooded. frequently seen flying at dusk as well as coming to light. Larvae have been located at night on low-growing plants.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitat: Various habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 56 (97%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
21/09/2023125TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
15/09/2023126TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
12/09/2023125TM15 - Helmingham/Claydon
11/09/2023125TM13 - Brantham/Holbrook
11/09/2023125TM15 - Helmingham/Claydon
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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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Underlying maps using Digital Map Data © Norfolk Online Lepidoptera Archive - NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024. © James Wheeler - Norfolk Moths 2007 - 2024. Data © NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024
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