70.184 BF1819 – Mottled Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia exiguata
Mottled Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia exiguata – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Has been recorded from all areas except the High Peak Grit. It is not uncommon especially throughout the Trent Valley.
ID POINTERS – This pug has a diagnostic curved leading edge to the wing. It is has a warm grey colour to the wing with a conspicuous central black spot, slightly elongated. Beyond the spot there are a series of small black wedges. Also a narrow pale outer cross-band, angled near leading edge. This combination of features is diagnostic.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – June.
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison©
Mottled Pug
