70.160 BF1835  -  Geometridae -  Larentiinae - Eupithecia tripunctaria - White-spotted 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: The white spots on this greyish coloured Pug are located at the trailing corner of both the forewing and hindwing. They can be quite conspicuous on well marked individuals. There is also a white spot on the top of the thorax, appearing as a crest and on the side of the abdomen. These are all diagnostic features.
As with a number of Pug species, melanic forms occur, which require close inspection to determine the ID.
Distribution:  A resident and widely distributed species that is not uncommon in Derbyshire. More abundant in the south but never very numerous.
Flight Period: Not Recorded -  On the wing May – August. Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 17-21mm
Forewing: 10-12mm
Food Plant: Elder and Wild Angelica.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison© 

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