Geometridae : Larentiinae
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V-Pug
Chloroclystis v-ata
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Pasiphila chloerata
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Green Pug
Pasiphila rectangulata

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1860 / 70.144
=Chloroclystis rectangulata

Common across the region.

Found in a wide range of habitats.

Overwinters as an egg, adults come readily to light.

Recorded in 107 (76%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 8-11mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Apple, Pear, Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Cherry
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
25/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO57
19/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93
12/08/2022 to 18/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSK00
11/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ83
09/08/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO45

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