Guenée's Carpet Moth
Common NameGuenée's Carpet Moth
Scientific NameChloroclysta siterata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, including the British Isles, and parts of Asia
Host Plantsbirch, alder, rowan, willow
Flight PeriodAugust to October (overwintering adults), and sometimes April to June (spring generation)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThis species typically overwinters as an adult moth, emerging to lay eggs in spring. Larvae feed on the leaves of various trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled grey-brown forewings with a reddish tinge, the distinct dark crosslines, and a prominent dark discal spot. The resting posture with wings held tent-like is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey, brown, and white forewings, often with a reddish flush, featuring distinct dark crosslines and a prominent dark discal spot.
