Lawyer Pug
Common NameLawyer Pug
Scientific NameChloroclysta siterata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgreen, white, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, and areas with deciduous trees and shrubs.
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Palearctic region, including Europe, parts of Asia, and North Africa.
Host PlantsSorbus, Crataegus, Prunus, Malus, Betula, Salix, Quercus
Flight PeriodAugust to November (overwintering adults), March to May (spring flight)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThis species is univoltine. Adults emerge in late summer/autumn, overwinter, and then become active again in spring to mate and lay eggs. Larvae feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs during the summer, pupating in leaf litter or soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the vibrant green coloration of the forewings, the wavy pale bands, and the prominent reddish-brown discal spot. Its flight period, including an overwintering adult stage, is also distinctive.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its striking bright green forewings adorned with wavy pale green to white bands and a distinct reddish-brown discal spot. The hindwings are paler, typically grayish-green with faint markings.
