| 70.157 ~ 1853 ~ Oak-tree Pug ~ Eupithecia dodoneata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common S,C,N? Montgomeryshire Status A fairly common species, recorded throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 19-22mm. Confusion species Brindled Pug, Dwarf Pug and Juniper Pug. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Established woodland, hedgerows and scrub. Foodplant Mainly the calyx of berries, also found on hawthorn and pedunculate oak. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in moss or bark on the foodplant or in loose soil. Larva late June-early August. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 29th Apr 2009, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 18th May 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 21st Apr 2011, Llanfyllin |