1835 Eupithecia tripunctaria (White-spotted Pug)

Geometridae, Larentiinae - Wingspan: 20-24mm.

A locally occurring species more likely to be found towards the south of the UK. It is generally distributed throughout Cornwall in suitable sites. Named from the light spots at various parts of its body and around the edge of front and back wings, but in worn species, some may not be visible. The body has a single light spot at the back of the Thorax, and when visible, there are two small spots on each side of the abdomen.

The flight season of this species is from May to August, with occasional individuals being recorded in April and September in Corrnwall. There is a very small spread peak in May / June, followed by a second bigger generation in August.