Dotted Green Carpet
Common NameDotted Green Carpet
Scientific NameColostygia punctulata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsolive-brown, dark brown, cream, pale brown
HabitatWoodland edges, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, extending eastwards into parts of Asia
Host PlantsGalium spp. (bedstraws), cleavers
Flight PeriodMay to July, sometimes a partial second brood in August/September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on bedstraws and other low-growing plants. Pupation occurs in the soil, and the species typically overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the olive-brown ground colour of the forewings, the distinct wavy whitish cross-lines, and its overall size. It can be distinguished from similar carpet moths by the specific pattern and colouration.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled olive-brown and dark brown forewings featuring prominent wavy whitish cross-lines, and plainer pale brown hindwings.
