Currant Pug (Eupithecia assimilata, Doubleday, 1856)

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 9-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Wild Hop (Humulus lupulus var. lupulus), Black Currant (Ribes nigrum), Red Currant (Ribes rubrum)
Flying: Two generations, May-July and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland edges, gardens and fens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Triple-spotted Pug Eupithecia trisignaria

Wormwood Pug Eupithecia absinthiata

White-spotted Pug Eupithecia tripunctaria

08531 Currant Pug Eupithecia assimilata, Doubleday, 1856

BF1832 (ABH70.182)