Yarrow Pug (Eupithecia millefoliata, Rössler, 1866)

General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

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

Forewing length: 12-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Yarrow (Achillia millefolium)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Coastal grassland, roadside verges and scrubby grassland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Pauper Pug / Fletcher's Pug Eupithecia egenaria

Grey Pug Eupithecia subfuscata

Plain Pug Eupithecia simpliciata

08551 Yarrow Pug Eupithecia millefoliata, Rössler, 1866

BF1841 (ABH70.186)