Geometridae: Larentiinae

08517 Triple-spotted Pug Eupithecia trisignaria, Herrich-Schäffer, 1848

BF1826 (ABH70.175)

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General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 10-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris), Common Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium)
Flying: One generation, late June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Fens, wet meadows and damp woods.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Currant Pug Eupithecia assimilata
Common Pug Eupithecia vulgata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, yellow, white, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2