Slender Pug - Eupithecia tenuiata
Description
Quite a small 'Pug'. with a wingspan of around 15mm.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
It occurs in woodland edges, meadows and marshes.
When to see it
Flies in as single generation in June and July.
Life History
The larvae feed in early spring in the (usually male) catkins of willow.
UK Status
This species is widespread and reasonably common over most of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent but not common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = B (scarce resident or restricted distribution or regular migrant).
Reference
70.147 BF1811
Mark Skevington
Whetstone Garden
02 July 2011
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