Green Pug
Common NameGreen Pug
Scientific NameChloroclystis rectangulata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)19
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, black, grey
HabitatGardens, orchards, parks, woodlands, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Near East, introduced to North America
Host Plantsapple, pear, plum, cherry, hawthorn, blackthorn, sallow, willow
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants. Larvae are green, feeding on flowers and developing fruits from April to June, then pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive green coloration, often with a darker central band and a small black discal spot on the forewings. The green can fade to yellowish or greyish with age.
Description
A small, stocky moth with wings mottled in shades of green, black, and grey, providing excellent camouflage against lichen-covered bark. It often exhibits a darker central band and a small black discal spot on the forewings.
