Green Carpet Owlet
Common NameGreen Carpet Owlet
Scientific NameColostygia pectinataria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, damp meadows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsGalium verum, Galium mollugo, Galium aparine
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are green with pale lines, feeding on various bedstraw species. Pupation occurs in a cocoon on the ground or among leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled green and brown pattern on the forewings, often with a broad green median band and a pale, wavy subterminal line. It typically rests with its wings folded flat.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings predominantly green, heavily mottled with brown and white markings, including several wavy transverse lines. Its cryptic coloration provides excellent camouflage against foliage.
