Red-green Carpet (Chloroclysta siterata, (Hufnagel, 1767))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, September-November and March-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Mainly woodland habitats.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Autumn Green Carpet Chloroclysta miata

70.095 (BF1760) Red-green Carpet Chloroclysta siterata, (Hufnagel, 1767)

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