Freyer's Pug (Eupithecia intricata, (Zetterstedt, 1839))

General Information

Pupates on the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 12mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Juniper (Juniperus communis), cypresses (Cypressus spp.), introduced coniferous trees
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Conifer plantations, parks and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Common Pug Eupithecia vulgata

08519 Freyer's Pug Eupithecia intricata, (Zetterstedt, 1839)

BF1827 (ABH70.176)