Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Butterflies and moths; Geometridae 

Wormwood pug

Eupithecia absinthiata

Diagnostic features

Night-flying pug moth with very plain wing ornamentation. Strong black stigma and three black bars at leading edge of wing.

Sightings by month

In moth trap 17th July, 2025 (1).