Geometridae: Larentiinae

1855 (ABH70.159) Cypress Pug Eupithecia phoeniceata, (Rambur, 1834)

KR08584

nr. Biggleswade, 20th Sept. 2019.
nr. Biggleswade, 20th Sept. 2019.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
nr. Biggleswade, 20th Sept. 2019.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
nr. Biggleswade, 20th Sept. 2019.
nr. Biggleswade, 20th Sept. 2019.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
Monmouthshire (Whitelye), 21-09-2021. Light trap.
Monmouthshire (Whitelye), 21-09-2021. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationBoth sexes come to light.

Forewing length: c35 mm
Flying: One season July-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

Recorded in 22 (8.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in October 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 07 August to 27 October


Local