Geometridae : Larentiinae
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V-Pug
Chloroclystis v-ata

(Haworth, 1809) 1858 / 70.142

Davey, P., 2009: Widespread in England, but local in southern Scotland, the poyphagous larva feeding on the flowers of many plants including dog-rose (Rosa canina), hemp agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum), yarrow (Achillea millefolium), bramble (Rubus fruticosus), mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), ragwort (Senecio spp.), and goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea). In Dorset, the moth is widespread and most common on unimproved grassland on chalky soils where dog-rose abounds. It is largely absent from open... Read More

Recorded in 40 (100%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1934.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 8-11mm
Flight: May - June, July - August
Foodplant:   Many plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
07/09/202319SY58 Abbotsbury
05/09/202319SY69 Dorchester / Sydling
02/09/202319SY49 Bridport
20/08/202319SY79 Puddletown
19/08/202319SY49 Bridport

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