Marbled Carpet Moth
Common NameMarbled Carpet Moth
Scientific NameChloroclysta truncata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white, orange
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, heathland, moorland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North America
Host Plantsbirch, willow, sallow, hawthorn, bilberry, honeysuckle, rose
Flight PeriodMay to July, and August to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, and the larvae feed on leaves. Pupation occurs in a cocoon in the soil or leaf litter, typically producing two generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad, often reddish-brown or orange central band on the forewing, bordered by wavy white lines, which is characteristic despite some variability.
Description
The Marbled Carpet Moth has intricately patterned forewings with shades of grey, brown, and white, featuring a prominent, often reddish-brown or orange central band with wavy, serrated edges.
