70.154 BF1822 – Marsh Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia pygmaeata

Marsh Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia pygmaeata – colour code • STATUS – A resident species uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Has only been recorded from a few areas in the northern part of the county, so a record from the south is exceptional. The species maybe expanding its range in the county.
 ID POINTERS – This pug is small in size and a rich dark brown in colour. Fairly straight leading edge to the wing with a pointed tip. Small white terminal forewing spots. Fringes to the wing are usually chequered brown and white.
 
FLIGHT PERIOD –  On the wing June.
 
IMAGES – Derbyshire. Bryan Barnacle© 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1822-marshpug Marsh Pug - Froggatt - Bryan Barnacle©
 
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