Geometridae     Larentiinae ABH 70.190 B&F 1837   *   Eupithecia subfuscata   *   Grey Pug Widespread, common Wingspan: 17-21mm. Forewing with conspicuous central spot. Male has dark plate with two long pincers at 8th abdominal segment. Season: May-August Habitat: Gardens, hedges, woods, heaths and wetlands Larvae feed on flowers and leaves of a range of herbaceous plants Similar: Golden-rod Pug. 8th segment paler, without long extentions

Grey Pug, Eupithecia subfuscata
Larva Badbury Rings, Dorset. August 2015