Geometridae: Larentiinae

08314 Dark Spinach Pelurga comitata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1749 (ABH70.069)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 16-18mm.
Foodplant(s): goosefoots (Chenopodium spp.), oraches (Atriplex spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Waste ground and similar weedy locations.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Spinach Eulithis mellinata


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