Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1760     *     Red-green Carpet     *     Chloroclysta siterata Locally common Wingspan: 30-36mm Flight time: September-November, March-May. Hibernates during winter Habitat: Woodlands, hedgerows Larval food plants: Mainly Oak, also recorded from Rowan and other deciduous trees Similar: Autumn Green Carpet

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. September and October 2010