Geometridae: Larentiinae

08539 Bordered Pug Eupithecia succenturiata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1839 (ABH70.188)

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 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 12-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Dry pastures and suburban habitats.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Marbled Pug Eupithecia irriguata
Shaded Pug Eupithecia subumbrata


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