| 70.16 ~ 1835 ~ White-spotted Pug ~ Eupithecia tripunctaria | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local S,C,(N). Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 17-21mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Most habitats. Foodplant First generation on elder flowers, second generation on the developing fruits of umbellifers, such as cow parsley and hogweed. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in plant debris. Larva late June-late September. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 22nd Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 26th April 2009, Commins Coch Pic shows melanic form. |
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