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Sunday 12 April 2020
Help sought with a Pug please
I have been catching lots of Brindled Pugs and Double-striped Pugs lately which of course I would expect at this time of year. Last night I also caught these two specimens which were significantly smaller (wingspan 17 mm max) than the Brindled Pugs (19 mm+), but appear to have very similar markings. They also rest with their wings in a more swept back position than I am used to seeing with Brindled Pug. To me they resemble Oak-tree Pug which I have had in the past, but UK Moths tells me that the wingspan of the latter is 19mm + - the same as Brindled Pug. Any thoughts pugmeisters?
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Hi Alastair,
ReplyDeleteThat looks good for Oak-tree Pug to me. It is shorter-winged than Brindled, more "colourful" (if that's the right word!) and showing a more pronounced discal spot with that white area beyond it.
We'll soon have to be very careful with Pugs, though, because other species will be starting to appear quite soon. I had my first Common of the year last night and Mottled, Ochreous & Dwarf could all be on the wing before the end of the month.
Many thanks Dave. That's the reassurance I needed!
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