Green Carpet

    Colostygia pectinataria

    GeometridaeABH 70.1 B&F 1776

    A common and widespread moth, though has declined sharply in numbers since 2006.  Flies in two generations and can often be met with on the wing in the evening.

    Adult Verification Grade: 1

    Green Carpet (Colostygia pectinataria) photographed in Somerset by Christopher Iles
    Green Carpet (Colostygia pectinataria) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Green Carpet (Colostygia pectinataria) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers