Geometridae: Larentiinae

08565 Ochreous Pug Eupithecia indigata, (Hübner, [1813])

BF1844 (ABH70.171)

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General Information

This species has a distinctive resting posture.

 

Pupates in needles on or below the ground.

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

Forewing length: 8-10mm.
Foodplant(s): Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Flying: One generation, April-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Established pine forest and pine plantations.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Glossy
Colours:
Brown, red
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2