Geometridae     Larentiinae ABH 70.176 B&F 1827   *   Eupithecia intricata   *   Freyer's Pug Common nationally, local distribution in Dorset Wingspan: 20-24mm Flight time: May-June Habitat: Three subspecies recorded, ssp. arceuthata is found in southern England in parks, gardens and forestry where foodplants are present Larval food plant: Cypress and Juniper. Similar: 1828 Satyr Pug.

Freyer's Pug, Eupithecia intricata
Parkstone and Broadstone, Dorset. June 2012, 2014