70.147 BF1811 - Slender Pug - Geometridae - Eupithecia tenuiata

70.147 BF1811 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Eupithecia tenuiata - Slender Pug

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Maple Pug

ID pointers: A greyish-brown ground colour with weakly defined markings and a somewhat rounded forewing. The discal spot has a dot-like appearance. The wavy subterminal line is less well marked than on Maple Pug which is a confusion species.

Distribution: (Last record: 17/08/2024 at Jim Mart NR ) - A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Very few records each year.

Flight Period: June / July / - On the wing – June – July