Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Chloroclystis v-ata
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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 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
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 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
28/07/20231VC40 - ShropshireSJ71
28/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
28/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP07
28/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
24/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85

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