Geometridae

70.146 Haworth's Pug Eupithecia haworthiata Doubleday, 1856

Local

Similar species: Lead-coloured Pug Eupithecia plumbeolata has similar wing markings, but lacks the orange thorax and abdomen.

Forewing: 8 to 9mm

Habitats: Calcareous downland scrub, open woodland, hedgerows and gardens.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed from the foodplant during the day. It comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds in the flower buds of Traveller's-joy and cultivated Clematis.