1837 Eupithecia subfuscata (Grey Pug)

Geometridae, Larentiinae - Wingspan: 20-24mm.

A common species throughout the UK, and also in Cornwall. It is recognisable by the three double bands across the fore-wing, the middle pair of which loops around the prominent discal spot. Additionally, the abdomen has a pale dorsal stripe, which has black dots spaced along it.

A species common throughout the UK, and also Cornwall, occurring in almost all types of habitats. The larvae are quite omnivorous, feeding on a wide variety of food-plants. Primarily considered in the UK to have a flight season May & June, but in Cornwall it is possible to see individuals as early as March or April, and commonly as late as August, possibly due the a second generation.