Geometridae: Larentiinae

08601 V-Pug Chloroclystis v-ata, (Haworth, 1809)

BF1858 (ABH70.142)

Christophstal, July 2014
Christophstal, July 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Christophstal, July 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 2012-2013
 2014
 2015
 2016-onwards


General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 8-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Dog-rose (Rosa canina), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Traveller's-joy (Clematis vitalba), Hemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), Elder (Sambucus nigra), Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris), Mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris), Goldenrod (Solidago virguarea), herbaceous plants
Flying: Two generations, May-June and mid July-late August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Not endangered

Habitat

Hedgerows, parks and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in June 2018

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 18 June to 18 July

Similar Species
Christophstal, June 2014
Christophstal, June 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Green Pug Pasiphila rectangulata (=Chloroclystis)


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, brown, red, purple
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2