Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae  1852     *     Brindled Pug     *     Eupithecia abbreviata Widespread, locally common Wingspan: 20-24mm. Melanic form is fairly common Flight time: March - early June Habitat: Deciduous woodland Larvae feed on Oak and Hawthorn Similar: Oak-tree Pug

Brindled Pug, Eupithecia abbreviata
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. March 2011