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Green Pug
Pasiphila rectangulata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1860 / 70.144
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V-Pug
Chloroclystis v-ata
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Pasiphila chloerata
Forewing: 8-11mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Crab Apple, Apple, Pear, Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Cherry.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
Variable species, a number of very dark forms, some of which do not show any obvious green colouration.
Many habitats including woodland, parks and gardens.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
31/07/2024127TG33Ridlington
30/07/2024+27TG31Alderfen Broad
20/07/2024128TF83North Creake
20/07/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
20/07/2024127TG51Scratby
20/07/2024128TF92North Elmham
20/07/2024127TG13Hempstead
20/07/2024128TF92Stibbard
19/07/2024127TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
19/07/2024127TG11Costessey
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