Photo © Mike Wall
Shaded Pug
Eupithecia subumbrata
Checklist Number70.189 [B&F: 1840]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Larentiinae (Eupetheciini) |
| Genus: | Eupithecia |
| Species: | subumbrata |
| Authority: | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
Local on chalk downland, roadside verges, woodland rides, saltmarshes and sea cliffs throughout much of south-eastern England, with isolated colonies north to Yorkshire and North Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight relatively uncommon on chalk downland. Wingspan 16-20 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on herbaceous plants, over-wintering as a pupa.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
