70.148 BF1812 – Maple Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia inturbata
Maple Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia inturbata – colour code •
STATUS – Last recorded 10th August 2023. A nationally local species and current status in Derbyshire is probably locally rare. In 1986 it was only known from one area of ancient woodland in central Derbyshire. Recorded in 2005 from Kings Newton and again in 2021 when one came to actinic light on 9th September from Middleton in Youlgreave. Several records in 2023, including one from Ripley and one from Haddon Hall.
ID POINTERS – An often yellowish-brown coloured pug, having a more rough and blotchy appearance. Wing shape more pointed than Slender Pug and has scalloped edge to central band across the forewing. There are usually two dark blotches near the apex of the forewing in the sub-terminal area that are separated by a pale flash. This individual is worn but this feature can just about be seen.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing July – August.
IMAGES – 3rd August 2005, Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison©
Maple Pug
