Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Butterflies and moths: Geometridae 

Red-green carpet

Chloroclysta siterata

Notes

Small geometrid moth with light and dark green cross-banding and streaks of red colouring on its wings. Food plant: oak and rowan.

Sightings by month

Seen on kitchen window towards dusk, 17th August, 2022 and in morning 27th August, 2023 (1 individual). In light trap 19th September, 2024 (1).