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Green Carpet

Colostygia pectinataria

Taken on 30th August 2008, Lincoln UK. Wingspan 22-27mm, flying from May to July with exception of mine!

by wallaby1 Oct 23, 2008 8:57 PM

The male has feathered antennae.

by wallaby1 Oct 23, 2008 8:58 PM

On 30th August, a very worn male.

by wallaby1 Oct 23, 2008 9:01 PM

Still around looking good on 5th September!

by wallaby1 Oct 23, 2008 9:04 PM

A fresh specimen on 27th August.

by wallaby1 Oct 23, 2008 9:07 PM

Camouflaged! Larvae feed mainly on Bedstraw, Galium.

by wallaby1 Oct 23, 2008 9:10 PM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Geometridae

Genus

Colostygia

Species

pectinataria

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