Beech-green Carpet
Common NameBeech-green Carpet
Scientific NameColostygia pectinataria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsgreen, white, black
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and other areas with suitable host plants, often near beech trees.
Geographic RangeWidespread throughout Europe, including Great Britain and Ireland.
Host Plantsbedstraws (Galium spp.), cleavers
Flight PeriodMay to July and August to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe species is bivoltine, producing two generations per year. Larvae feed on low-growing plants, and the moth overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic wavy green and white banding on the forewings, particularly the broad, often jagged, white subterminal line which helps distinguish it from similar carpet moths.
Description
This moth has forewings with a distinctive pattern of wavy green and white bands, often with a prominent white subterminal line and dark speckles, providing excellent camouflage against foliage.
