Geometridae: Larentiinae

08577 Golden-rod Pug Eupithecia virgaureata, Doubleday, 1861

BF1851 (ABH70.161)

 2010-2016
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 2018
 2019

General Information

This moth is very difficult to separate from similar species.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 10-11mm.
Foodplant(s): ragworts (Senecio spp.), Goldenrod (Solidago virguarea), Grey Willow (Salix cinerea)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Open woodland, waste ground and verges.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Satyr Pug Eupithecia satyrata
White-spotted Pug Eupithecia tripunctaria


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