Geometridae: Larentiinae

1826 (ABH70.175) Triple-spotted Pug Eupithecia trisignaria, Herrich-Schäffer, 1848

KR08517

Monmouthshire IWhitelye), 17-06-2022. Light trap.
Monmouthshire IWhitelye), 17-06-2022. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Monmouthshire IWhitelye), 17-06-2022. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 10-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris), Common Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium)
Flying: One generation, late June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Fens, wet meadows and damp woods.

Regional Information

Recorded in 11 (4.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 02 June to 18 August

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 Photo © Barry Dickerson
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Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Common Pug Eupithecia vulgata

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, yellow, white, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2