70.183 BF1834 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Eupithecia vulgata - Common Pug
Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species - - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines
- Generally Common / Widespread
Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae
ID Difficulty: - 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-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
IMAGES BELOW: Findern, Derbyshire – Image by Brian Hallam ©
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