Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1858     *     The V Pug     *     Chloroclystis v-ata Widespread, common Wingspan: 14-19 mm Flight time: Two generations, April-September Habitat: Gardens, parks, woods, hedgerows, especially in calcareous areas Larvae feed on the flowers of a range of plants including Elder, Hawthorn, Dog-rose, Bramble, Hemp-agrimony and Traveller's-joy

V Pug, Chloroclystis v-ata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July and August 2010, June 2011