70.176 BF1827  -  Geometridae -  Larentiinae - Eupithecia intricata - Freyer's Pug Adult Macro:  CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species - Can be confused with other species       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Blue -  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: Numerous cross-lines through the forewing with a central dark discal spot that is obvious. A large pug that is brown or grey-brown in colour.
Distribution:  A resident in Derbyshire and a species which seems to have increased in distribution, following the first record in 1987. Records are now widespread throughout the cou
Flight Period: May /  June /  -  On the wing – May – June Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 20-24mm
Forewing: c. 12mm
Food Plant: Cypress or Juniper.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison © 

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