Geometridae: Larentiinae

08571 Scarce Pug Eupithecia extensaria, (Freyer, 1844)

BF1847 (ABH70.178)

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General Information

Pupates in leaf litter or loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 11-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Sea Wormwood (Seriphidium maritima)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Saltmarsh.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Narrow-winged Pug Eupithecia nanata


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