Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1831     *     Ling Pug     *     Eupithecia absinthiata f. goossensiata Wingspan: 22-26mm. Characteristic dark band on abdomen Flight time: June-July Habitat: Heathland and moorland Larval feed on the flowers of Ling and other heathers Similar: Wormwood Pug, E. absinthiata

Ling Pug, Eupithecia absinthiata f. goossensiata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. August 2011