70.142 V-pug Copyright Martin Evans
70.142 V-pug female Copyright Martin Evans
70.142 V-pug female Copyright Martin Evans
Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans 70.142 V-pug Copyright Martin Evans

Geometridae

70.142 V-Pug Chloroclystis v-ata (Haworth, 1809)

Common

Similar species: The green forewing marked with a dark "V" near the leading edge makes it unlikely to be confused with other species.

Forewing: 8 to 11mm

Habitats: Woodland, parkland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens.

Habits: The moth flies from dusk and comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the flowers of Hawthorn, Dog Rose, Hemp-agrimony, Yarrow, Bramble, Elder, Traveller's-joy, Mugwort, Goldenrod, Wild Angelica and other herbaceous plants. It pupates under the soil.