Geometridae

70.170 Marbled Pug Eupithecia irriguata (Hübner, [1813])

Notable B

Similar species: A distinctive moth. Unless very worn it is unlikely to be mistaken for other British or Irish species.

Forewing: 9 to 11mm

Habitats: Oak woodland and mature hedgerow oaks.

Habits: The moth sometimes rests on oak trunks and branches during the day. It flies from dusk and comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the leaves of Pendunculate Oak and probably Sessile Oak. It pupates in loose soil.

On the European mainland it has been recorded feeding on Evergreen Oak.