70.183 BF1834  -  Geometridae -  Larentiinae - Eupithecia vulgata - Common 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: A brown or reddish brown pug with many cross-lines. A narrow white sub-terminal line, slightly widened and angled at the tornus. The forewing is somewhat narrow with a curved leading edge.
Distribution:  A resident and widely distributed species, that is locally common in Derbyshire. Largest numbers have been recorded at sites situated on the Coal Measures.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing May – June and August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Brian Hallam  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 15-18mm
Forewing: 10-12mm
Food Plant: Willow and Hawthorn.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Findern, Derbyshire – Image by Brian Hallam © 

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