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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Genus
  
Chloroclysta

Higher classification
  
Dysstroma

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Family
  
Geometridae

Scientific name
  
Dysstroma truncata

Rank
  
Species


Similar
  
Chloroclysta, Dysstroma, Garden carpet, Dysstroma citrata, Chloroclysta siterata

The common marbled carpet (Chloroclysta truncata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is sometimes placed in the genus Dysstroma. It is very common throughout the Palearctic region and the Near East.

Common marbled carpet Common Marbled Carpet Dysstroma truncata Chloroclysta truncata

This is one of the most variable of the geometrids both in size (wingspan 32–39 mm) and colour. The basal and terminal areas of the forewings are marked with fascia separated by a large plain area in the middle, but the colouration of all these areas is confusingly variable from white to black with various grey, brown and reddish tones in between. The hindwings, though, are always pale grey marked with faint fascia. One or two broods are produced each year and the adults can be seen in any month from May to November [1]. The species flies at night and is attracted to light. It is also attracted to nectar-rich flowers and sugary foods which is fairly unusual for the family.

Common marbled carpet Common Marbled Carpet Dysstroma truncata NatureSpot

The larva is slender and green, usually with reddish stripes. It has been recorded feeding on a wide range of plants (see list below). The species overwinters as a larva.

Common marbled carpet Common Marbled Carpet
  1. ^ The flight season refers to the British Isles. This may vary in other parts of the range.

Recorded food plants

Common marbled carpet Common Marbled Carpet Dysstroma truncata NatureSpot

  • Alnus - Alder
  • Betula - Birch
  • Crataegus - Hawthorn
  • Fragaria - Strawberry
  • Ligustrum - Privet
  • Lonicera - Honeysuckle
  • Prunus - Bird cherry
  • Rosa - Rose
  • Rubus
  • Rumex - Dock
  • Salix - Willow
  • Sorbus - Rowan
  • Vaccinium
  • Parthenocissus quinquefolia - Virginia creeper


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    References

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