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Green Pug - Pasiphila rectangulata WS: ~20 mm. Green FW marked with wavy black AM and PM lines. ST area has 2 black patches near apex.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a rural area. <br /> <br /> 2021(36) Geometridae,Geotagged,Green pug,Pasiphila,Pasiphila rectangulata,Spring,United States,moth,pug moth Click/tap to enlarge

Green Pug - Pasiphila rectangulata

WS: ~20 mm. Green FW marked with wavy black AM and PM lines. ST area has 2 black patches near apex.

Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a rural area.

2021(36)

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The Green pug

The green pug (Pasiphila rectangulata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is sometimes placed in the genus Chloroclystis or Rhinoprora. It is common throughout the Palearctic region (from Ireland to Japan) and the Near East. It flies at night in June and July and is attracted to light.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 10, 2021. Captured Jun 6, 2021 22:34 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/83s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm

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