Mottled Gray Carpet
Common NameMottled Gray Carpet
Scientific NameChloroclysta truncata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, heathland, and other areas with host plants.
Geographic RangeWidespread across Europe, North Africa, temperate Asia, and introduced to North America.
Host Plantsbirch, willow, hawthorn, bilberry, heather, various deciduous trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to July (first brood), August to October (second brood)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThis species typically has two generations per year, with eggs overwintering. Larvae feed on a wide variety of deciduous trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive mottled green, black, and white pattern on the forewings, often with a noticeable dark central band and a pale subterminal line. The green coloration can fade to brownish or grayish with age.
Description
A medium-sized moth with forewings displaying a complex, mottled pattern of green, black, and white/pale gray, often featuring a prominent dark central band.
