Maple Pug Eupithecia inturbata
Maple Pug Eupithecia inturbata
70.148 BF1812
Wingspan c.13-18 mm.
One of the smaller 'pug' moths, this species is relatively scarce, though distributed over the larger part of England and Wales.
It occupies a variety of wooded and semi-wooded habitats, and the larvae feed on the flowers of field maple (Acer campestris).
The adults are on the wing in July and August and come to light.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 3 |
| May | 22 |
| June | 128 |
| July | 3,002 |
| August | 2,443 |
| September | 53 |
| October | 1 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 2 |
