70.151 BF1817 – Foxglove Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia pulchellata
Foxglove Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia pulchellata – colour code •
STATUS – A resident but locally common species and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. The main populations are located in woodlands where the principle food plant, Foxglove is a common plant.
ID POINTERS – This pug has a diagnostic grey central cross-band with its outer edge showing a strong indentation near the leading edge. There are also several orange-brown bands on the forewing.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – September.
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison©
Foxglove Pug