Slender Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia tenuiata – colour code •
STATUS – Last recorded 2023 – A resident that is uncommon and locally distributed in Derbyshire. Very few records with only 10 submitted between 2018 and 2023.
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.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing – June – July
IMAGES – Doug Aston© and Brian Hobby© / Chrsitian Heintzen©
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