Red-green carpet
Chloroclysta siterata
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Geometridae
Small geometrid moth with light and dark green cross-banding and streaks of red colouring on its wings. Food plant: oak and rowan.
Seen on kitchen window towards dusk, 17th August, 2022 and in morning 27th August, 2023 (1 individual). In light trap 19th September (1), and 4th October (1), 2024. Attracted to porch light 12th October, 2024 (1). Attracted to moth trap 22nd October, 2024 (1). Attracted to moth trap 6th March, 2025 (1). Attracted to moth trap 13th May, 2025 (1). In moth light trap 26th Sep (2), 2025. Attracted to porch light 7th November, 2025.