70.171 BF1844 - Ochreous Pug - Geometridae - Eupithecia indigata

70.171 BF1844 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Eupithecia indigata - Ochreous Pug

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

- click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

- 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.

ID pointers: Small and distinctive with narrow, pointed sandy brown (sometimes greyish) forewings. A prominent, blackish, elongated central spot on the forewing, with several brownish spots along the leading edge of the wing.

Distribution: (Last record: 2024 ) - A resident that is very scarce and locally distributed in the county. Only a few records each year.

Flight Period: May / June / - May – June

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 15-18mm
Forewing: 8-10mm

Food Plant: Scots Pine or Larch.

Last Recorded Year: 2024

Last Recorded By: Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded

No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW: Longdendale, Derbyshire – May 2024 – Christian Heintzen © / Belper, Derbyshire – May 2022 – Dave Evans ©

Ochreous Pug – Christian Heintzen

Ochreous Pug – Dave Evans

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