70.157 BF1853 - Oak-tree Pug - Geometridae - Eupithecia dodoneata

70.157 BF1853 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Eupithecia dodoneata - Oak-tree 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: Brindled Pug

ID pointers: Quite a small species of Pug. The discal spot is more rounded and wider than Brindled Pug. There is usually a pale area just beyond the discal spot. Overall has shorter and more rounded wings than Brindled Pug.

Distribution: (First record: 1973 ) - Added to the county list in 1973 – A resident that was once very scarce but is now recorded in small numbers each year and seems to be widespread across Derbyshire.

Flight Period: May / June / - May – June one generation

Moth Activity: Nocturnal Crepuscular - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 19-22mm
Forewing: 8-12mm

Food Plant: Hawthorn, Oak.

No Last Date Information Recorded

Last Recorded By: Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded

First Recorded Year: 1973

Oak-tree Pug – Tony Davison

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