Green Carpet
Common NameGreen Carpet
Scientific NameParapercnia herbidaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, hedgerows, and areas with herbaceous vegetation
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, and parts of Asia (e.g., Turkey, Caucasus)
Host PlantsGalium, Rubia
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are 'looper' caterpillars, typical of Geometridae, feeding on herbaceous plants like bedstraws. They pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall pale green coloration with a distinctive dark mottled pattern and wavy transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings, giving it a cryptic appearance.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad wings, predominantly pale green with intricate, dark greenish-brown or blackish mottled patterns and wavy transverse lines, providing excellent camouflage.
