Geometridae: Larentiinae

08607 Dentated Pug Anticollix sparsata, (Treitschke, 1828)

BF1863 (ABH70.129)

near Hvoyna, Chepelare valley, Western Rhodopi Mtns. 5th July 2012. Light trap.
near Hvoyna, Chepelare valley, Western Rhodopi Mtns. 5th July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
near Hvoyna, Chepelare valley, Western Rhodopi Mtns. 5th July 2012. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

This species is not a true Pug.

 

Pupates in the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 11-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, scrub, fens and marshes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Kotel, central Stara Planina. 16-06-2018. Light trap.
Kotel, central Stara Planina. 16-06-2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Brown Scallop Philereme vetulata


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