70.100 BF1776 – Green Carpet – Geometridae – Colostygia pectinararia

Green Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Colostygia pectinataria – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species that is locally common and widely distributed in the county. Highest numbers seem to be located in the Peak District.
 
ID POINTERS –  A distinctive species with green cross-bands edged in white and two blackish blotches along the leading edge of the forewing help to eliminate other species.
 
FLIGHT PERIOD –  On the wing between June – August.
 
IMAGES – Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison©  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1776-greencarpet06thsept2007-010 Green Carpet - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
1776-green-carpet3 Green Carpet - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
 
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