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: Local

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Red-green Carpet Chloroclysta siterata

70.096 (BF1761) Autumn Green Carpet Chloroclysta miata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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