Autumn Green Carpet (Chloroclysta miata, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an adult.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 15-17mm.
Foodplant(s): sallows (Salix spp.), birches (Betula spp.), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), lime (Tilia spp.)
Flying: One generation, September-November and March-May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 1985

Recorded date range (Adult): 18 May to 23 October

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1761 (ABH70.096) Autumn Green Carpet Chloroclysta miata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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