Geometridae: Larentiinae

1774 (ABH70.099) Beech-green Carpet Colostygia olivata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR08371

Freudenstadt, Germany, July 2013
Freudenstadt, Germany, July 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Freudenstadt, Germany, July 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 13-15mm
Foodplant(s): bedstraws (Galium spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland and moorland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 1900

Recorded date range (Adult): 05 July to 05 July


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, grey, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2