70.156 BF1852 – Brindled Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia abbreviata
Brindled Pug – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Eupithecia abbreviata – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species found throughout Derbyshire. Although widely distributed it is general and locally not uncommon. Found in probably all remaining remnants of old oak woodland.
ID POINTERS – A brown and intricately marked Pug. There is usually an elongated dark central spot that is distinct within the forewing and beyond this central dot there is usually a whitish patch. The outer central cross-band is pale and has a series of fine black streaks and wedges projecting inwards.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing April – June.
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison©
Brindled Pug
