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Colostygia pectinataria
Photo © Patrick Clement,  A faded, worn specimen.

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Green Carpet
Colostygia pectinataria
(Knoch, 1781) 1776 / 70.100

A common species across the region.

Found in a wide variety of habitats.

Overwinters as a larva and comes readily to light and is easily disturbed during the day.

Recorded in 125 (89%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-15mm
Flight: May - July, August - September
Foodplant:   Bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
< Beech-green Carpet | Mottled Grey >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
01/10/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ95
26/09/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
24/09/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
23/09/20242VC39 - StaffordshireSJ95
23/09/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49

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