1858 Chloroclystis v-ata (V-Pug)

Geometridae, Larentiinae - Wingspan: 16-22mm.

A common species throughout the UK, and widespread in Cornwall, this species is a distinctive green colour with a prominent black "V" in the fore-wing centre. If that is not enough to identify it, it usually rests, unlike any other Pug, with its wings swept back forming a pronounced Inverted "V"-shape, covering the grey hind-wings completely.

The flight season in the UK is made up from two generations in the south, from May / June, and July / August. However, in Cornwall it is seen almost throughout the year with records occurring from February to November. The two generations appear to overlap here, and may even include a third in favourable years.