Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae  1761     *     Autumn Green Carpet     *     Chloroclysta miata Scarce Wingspan: 34-40mm Flight time: September-June, overwintering as adult Habitat: Deciduous woodlands, scrub, hedgerows, gardens, moors. Prefers upland areas Larvae feed on Rowan, sallows (Salix spp.) and other broadleaved trees Similar: Red-green Carpet

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. November 2010