1817 Eupithecia pulchellata (Foxglove Pug)

Geometridae, Larentiinae - Wingspan: 20-24mm.

A common species throughout the UK, and widespread in Cornwall. An easy species to identify as the grey cross band has a sharp bend in the outer edge near the leading edge, whereas the similar Toadflax Pug has a smoothly curved edge.

The flight season in Cornwall ranges from April to August, with occasional individuals being seen in September. The wide peak in the population reaches a maximum in June.