1835 Eupithecia tripunctaria fm angelicata (White-spotted Pug)

Geometridae, Larentiinae - Wingspan: 20-24mm.

This is an almost uniform black version of the species which is a widespread melanic form, which normally occurs near industrial areas. However some of the vestigial spots can be seen on the wings, as well as the body in the usual places. In this form they are not white, but dark grey, being only just a little lighter than the background.