70.184 BF1819 - Mottled Pug - Geometridae - Eupithecia exiguata

70.184 BF1819 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Eupithecia exiguata - Mottled Pug

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> . >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: This pug has a diagnostic curved leading edge to the wing. It is has a warm grey colour to the wing with a conspicuous central black spot, slightly elongated. Beyond the spot there are a series of small black wedges. Also a narrow pale outer cross-band, angled near leading edge. This combination of features is diagnostic.

Distribution: A resident species and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Has been recorded from all areas except the High Peak Grit. It is not uncommon especially throughout the Trent Valley.

Flight Period: May / June / - On the wing May – June.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 20-22mm
Forewing: 11-12mm

Food Plant: Blackthorn and Hawthorn.

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

Mottled Pug – Eupithecia exiguata