Dwarf Pug (Eupithecia tantillaria, Boisduval, 1840)

General Information

Despite its vernacular name, this species is not the smallest UK Pug.

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 9-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Norway Spruce (Picea abies), Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis), Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Conifer plantations.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.

Cloaked Pug Eupithecia abietaria

Oak-tree Pug Eupithecia dodoneata

08596 Dwarf Pug Eupithecia tantillaria, Boisduval, 1840

BF1857 (ABH70.162)