1838 Eupithecia icterata (Tawny-speckled Pug)

Geometridae, Larentiinae - Wingspan: 22-26mm.

An unmistakable species widely distributed throughout the UK, but more sparsely through Cornwall. The common colouring is shown above, but further north in the UK the orange area is much reduced and almost absent. It occurs in a wide range of habitats, but mainly in open areas.

The adults are most likely to be seen in July / August with occasional individuals in Cornwall appearing as early as May, and as late as September.