Geometridae: Larentiinae

08528 Ling Pug Eupithecia absinthiata f. goossensiata, Mabille, 1869

BF1831 (ABH70.179)

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 11-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris), Yarrow (Achillia millefolium), ragworts (Senecio spp.), wormwoods (Artemesia spp.), Sea Wormwood (Seriphidium maritima), Sea Aster (Aster tripolium), Michaelmas-daisy (Aster amellus), Goldenrod (Solidago virguarea), Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Heathland and moorland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



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