70.172 BF1843  -  Geometridae -  Larentiinae - Eupithecia distinctaria - Thyme Pug Adult Macro:  CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species - Can be confused with other species       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Green -  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: Well patterned with 4 or 5 wavy cross-lines across fore & hind wings. An obvious diagonal black dash in central area of forewing. 
Distribution:  A resident that is scarce to locally common in the limestone dales. Possibly under recorded.
Flight Period: June /  July /  -  June – July Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Rowan Wakefield  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 16-18mm
Food Plant: Thyme (Thymus spp.).
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IMAGES BELOW:  Photo by kind permission of Rowan Wakefield © – Buxton trapped overnight 16th/17th June 2022.

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