Beech-green Carpet
Colostygia olivata
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Overview
Colostygia olivata, the beech-green carpet, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775 and it is found in most of the Palearctic.
The Beech-green Carpet faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation as its specialized woodland habitats are increasingly fragmented by urban development, intensive forestry practices, and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the composition and distribution of the deciduous and mixed woodlands this species depends on, while pollution and pesticide use in surrounding agricultural areas further compromise population viability.
Habitat
Deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly beech forests and oak-beech woodlands, typically in areas with rich understory vegetation. Also found in mature parklands, large gardens with established trees, and woodland edges up to moderate elevations.
Other threatened species in Geometridae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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