Geometridae: Larentiinae

08495 Marsh Pug Eupithecia pygmaeata, (Hübner, [1799])

BF1822 (ABH70.154)

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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.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 8-9mm.
Foodplant(s): Field Mouse-ear (Cerastium arvense)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Marshy areas and coastal dunes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Lead-coloured Pug Eupithecia plumbeolata


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