Broken-barred Carpet
Common NameBroken-barred Carpet
Scientific NameChloroclysta siterata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, hedgerows, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, including the British Isles, and parts of Asia
Host Plantsbirch, alder, rowan, willow, bilberry
Flight PeriodAugust to November (overwintering as adults) and March to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe Broken-barred Carpet overwinters as an adult moth, emerging in early spring to lay eggs. Larvae feed on the foliage of various trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic wavy dark and light bands across the forewings, often with a reddish or greenish tinge in fresh specimens. The central dark band is typically irregular or 'broken'.
Description
This moth features forewings with a distinctive pattern of wavy dark brown and white bands, giving it a 'broken-barred' appearance. The hindwings are typically paler and less patterned.
