SATYR PUG Eupithecia satyrata
Probably widespread in small numbers on moorland & occasional in other habitats, but more fieldwork required in optimum habitat.
Said by Rosie to be common on moorland and elsewhere and recorded from five of the Rothamsted sites between 1982 and 1996.
Scottish Status: Common, especially in the north - stable. UK Status: Common
UK distribution and abundance show major deceases since the 1980s (cf: Atlas of Britain & Ireland's Larger Moths)
Photo © Mark Pewtress
First and last flight dates recorded from Caithness: 18th May to 19th July


MAP:black dots last record pre 2000  red dots last record 2010 to 2019
green dots last record 2020 to present

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