Pinion-spotted Pug (Eupithecia insigniata, (Hübner, 1790))

General Information

This species is one of the few pugs which can be readily identified by its distinctive markings.

Pupates in a crevice, in leaf litter or in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 10-12mm.
Foodplant(s): hawthorns (Crataegus spp.)
Flying: One generation, late April-May
National status:

Habitat

Hedgerows and edges of woods.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.

Netted Pug Eupithecia venosata

08493 Pinion-spotted Pug Eupithecia insigniata, (Hübner, 1790)

BF1820 (ABH70.174)