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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 />
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Habitat: Attracted to a blacklight in a semi-rural area Geotagged,Green pug,Pasiphila,Pasiphila rectangulata,Spring,United States,moth,pug,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 blacklight in a semi-rural area

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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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jun 7, 2019. Captured Jun 6, 2019 22:00 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm