70.175 Eupithecia trisignaria (Triple-spotted Pug)
fw: 10-11mm; Jun-Aug; wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris), hogweed (Heraclium sphondylium); local in fens, marshy fields and woodland locally throughout GB.
Eupithecia trisignaria (Triple-spotted Pug) §1 female
ID: The English name refers to the central forewing spot and the two costal spots either side of it; usually lacks a distinct white tornal spot. Similar to several other species and, although most county recorders accept records with lower levels of evidence, currently I wouldn't confidently identify it without confirmation by genital determination.
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§1 Elhampark Woods, Kent; 11/08/2025; female; fw 11.1mm
All images © Chris Lewis
All images © Chris Lewis
Page published 30/08/2025 (§1)
