Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae  1837     *     Grey Pug     *     Eupithecia subfuscata Widespread, common Wingspan: 17-21mm. Forewing with conspicuous central spot. Male has dark plate with two long pincers at 8th abdominal segment. Flight time: May-August Habitat: Gardens, hedges, woods, heaths, wetlands Larvae feed on flowers and leaves of a range of herbaceous plants Similar: Golden-rod Pug. 8th segment on males paler, no long extentions

Grey Pug, Eupithecia subfuscata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. May 2011