Autumn Green Carpet
Common NameAutumn Green Carpet
Scientific NameChloroclysta miata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, grey, brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsbirch, alder, willow, rowan, hawthorn, hazel
Flight PeriodApril to May, August to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs. This species is bivoltine, with adults flying in spring and a second, often more prominent, generation in autumn; it overwinters as an adult.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive cryptic green and grey pattern with wavy cross-lines. Its flight periods, particularly the strong emergence in autumn, are key identifiers.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad wings displaying a complex, mottled pattern of various shades of green, grey, and brown, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark or foliage.
