70.177 BF1828 - Satyr Pug - Geometridae - Eupithecia satyrata

70.177 BF1828 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Eupithecia satyrata - Satyr Pug

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

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- 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: A weakly marked, rather nondescript pug, with overall grey-brown colouration. Shows chequered black and white veins, but can be difficult to see in worn specimens. Leading edge of forewing quite straight looking. A pale and nondescript abdominal band. Whitish dots near outer edge of forewing, with largest in trailing corner.

Distribution: (Last record: 16/06/2024 at Cromford ) - Uncertain and probably a very rare species in the county. One trapped overnight in a garden moth trap at Cromford on 23rd/24th June 2023. Seems to be the first confirmed record since 1981. A further specimen trapped at same garden in Cromford on 16 June 2024.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 18-24mm
Forewing: 9-11mm

Food Plant: Various plants.

Last Recorded Date: 16/06/2024

Last Recorded By: Clive Ashton

Last Recorded General Area: Cromford

No First Date Information Recorded