Autumn Green Carpet (Chloroclysta miata)
Autumn Green Carpet (Chloroclysta miata)

A scarce moth across Ireland but present at a number of site in North Antrim, emerging in Autumn before overwintering and appearing again in Spring in smaller numbers. Similar to the more common Red Green Carpet.

Red Green Carpet (left) & 2 Autumn Green Carpets
Red Green Carpet (left) & 2 Autumn Green Carpets

Location: North Antrim

Photographer: Geoff Campbell

Autumn Green Carpet (Chloroclysta miata)

A scarce moth across Ireland but present at a number of site in North Antrim, emerging in Autumn before overwintering and appearing again in Spring in smaller numbers. Similar to the more common Red Green Carpet.

Red Green Carpet (left) & 2 Autumn Green Carpets
Red Green Carpet (left) & 2 Autumn Green Carpets

Location: North Antrim

Photographer: Geoff Campbell