70.187 BF1838  -  Geometridae -  Larentiinae - Eupithecia icterata - Tawny Speckled 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:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: There are two forms of this large Pug that is reasonable straight forward to identify. The typical form, subfulvata, has large orange patches in the central area of each forewing that contrasts with the grey-brown leading and outer edges. The form cognata is predominantly found in the north of England and Scotland. The orange patches are much reduced and has a number of whitish cross-lines running through a more grey coloured wing.
Distribution:  A resident species widely distributed and generally locally common throughout Derbyshire. Greatest densities are found in the Trent Valley.
Flight Period: May /  July /  August /  -  On the wing May – July – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - is attracted to light and flowers that are rich in nectar Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 20-23mm
Forewing: 11-13mm
Food Plant: Yarrow and Sneezewort.
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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