70.176 BF1827 - Freyer's Pug - Geometridae - Eupithecia intricata

70.176 BF1827 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Eupithecia intricata - Freyer's 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: 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

Wingspan: 20-24mm
Forewing: c. 12mm

Food Plant: Cypress or Juniper.

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

Freyer’s Pug – Eupithecia intricata