70.181 BF1821  -  Geometridae -  Larentiinae - Eupithecia valerianata - Valerian 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

Brown -  Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant    
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Geometridae ID Difficulty:  Red - difficult to identify - detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
ID pointers: The wavy zig-zagged outer cross-line is diagnostic. Also a distinct white spot at trailing corner of forewing and hindwing, sometimes these features are faint or even absent. These features help to distinguish from other grey-brown weakly marked pugs.
Distribution:  (Last record: 27/05/2024 at Buxton )  -  Uncertain and probably rare and locally distributed in Derbyshire.. Recent record is of one trapped at Buxton overnight on 27th May 2024.Only single records in previous 2 years. Maybe under recorded but recent records only from Buxton.
Flight Period: June /  July /  -  June – July Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Rowan Wakefield  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 16-20mm
Forewing: 8-10mm
Food Plant: Common Valerian.
Last Recorded Date: 27/05/2024
Last Recorded By: Steve Orridge
Last Recorded General Area: Buxton
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Image by Rowan Wakefield © – trapped overnight at Buxton

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