Grey Pug - Eupithecia subfuscata
Wingspan 17 to 21 mm. There are two main forms. The typical form is brownish, but the dark grey form obscurissima is also quite common, especially in urban areas.
It can be found in a wide range of habitats.
It flies in May and June, and sometimes again in August.
The larvae live on a variety of herbaceous plants, eating the flowers and leaves.
A common and widespread species throughout most of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident).
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Species profile
- Common names
- Grey Pug
- Species group:
- Moths
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Lepidoptera
- Family:
- Geometridae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 83
- First record:
- 27/04/1997 (Nicholls, David)
- Last record:
- 18/07/2024 (Poole, Adam)
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