Geometridae: Larentiinae

08538 Tawny Speckled Pug Eupithecia icterata, (Villers, 1789)

BF1838 (ABH70.187)

nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 11-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Yarrow (Achillia millefolium), Sneezewort (Anthemis ptarmica)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Surburban gardens, rural gardens, grassland, fens and open woodland.

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


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