V-Pug (Chloroclystis v-ata) - Herts & Middlesex Moths


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V-Pug
Chloroclystis v-ata (Haworth, 1809)
Geometridae : Larentiinae

1858 / 70.142

Photo © Ben Sale, Panshanger Park, Hertfordshire (08/07/21)

Similar Herts & Middlesex Species
Green Pug Pasiphila rectangulata

Forewing:	8-11mm.
Flight:	Two generations May-June. July-Aug.
Foodplant:	Many plants.
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

General comments:
Widespread resident.

Fresh examples are bright green and render the moth easily recognisable, but these soon become worn. The characteristic 'V' shape on the fore wing usually remains visible, however. It is a common species throughout our area.

Recorded in 30 (73%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1906.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest Records
Date	#	VC	10k - General Area
23/08/2023	1	20	TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
16/08/2023	1	20	TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
10/08/2023	1	20	TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
27/07/2023	1	20	TL31 - Hertford
19/07/2023	1	20	TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
10/07/2023	1	20	SP91 - Tring
09/07/2023	2	20	TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
08/07/2023	1	20	TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
07/07/2023	3	20	TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
28/06/2023	1	21	TQ08 - Uxbridge

Further info: Chloroclystis v-ata

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Lepiforum.de		Herts & Middlesex Moths (Full)

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