70.158 BF1854 - Juniper Pug - Geometridae - Eupithecia pusillata

70.158 BF1854 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Eupithecia pusillata - Juniper Pug

- Generally Common / Widespread - Day-flying

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: A very variable Pug that is best identified by a small whitish or fawn, plain patch just beyond the blackish central spot in the forewing and two black dashes on the veins between the small central spot and the wing apex, is a good ID pointer for Juniper Pug. The cross-lines vary in intensity but usually are sharply angled near central spot.

Distribution: A resident species widely distributed and locally common throughout Derbyshire. Predominantly located in parks and gardens where species of Juniper are found.

Flight Period: July / August / - On the wing July – August.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal Crepuscular - occasionally flies on sunny days

Wingspan: 17-21 mm
Forewing: 9=11mm

Food Plant: Juniper.

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

IMAGES BELOW: Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison © – Cromford, Derbyshire 7/8/24 &17/7/24 – Clive Ashton ©