V-Pug
Common NameV-Pug
Scientific NameChloroclystis v-ata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsgreen, grey, black
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantselder, dogwood, hawthorn, clematis, guelder-rose
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green and feed on the flowers and developing seeds of various woody plants. They pupate in a cocoon in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature is the dark V-shaped mark on the forewings, which gives the moth its common name. The overall mottled green and grey coloration also aids in identification.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled green and grey forewings, characterized by a distinct dark, V-shaped mark near the center of each forewing.
