Geometridae: Larentiinae

08603 Green Pug Pasiphila rectangulata (=Chloroclystis), (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1860 (ABH70.144)

Belogradchik, NW Bulgaria, 25th June 2017. Light trap.
Belogradchik, NW Bulgaria, 25th June 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Belogradchik, NW Bulgaria, 25th June 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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General Information

Pupates on the ground on in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 8-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris), Apple (Malus domestica), pears (Pyrus spp.), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), cherries (Prunus spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, parks and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
V-Pug Chloroclystis v-ata
Sloe Pug Pasiphila chloerata


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