Geometridae: Larentiinae

08570 Narrow-winged Pug Eupithecia nanata, (Hübner, [1813])

BF1846 (ABH70.168)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This is one of the earlier Pugs to emerge in the spring.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 9-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris)
Flying: One generation, late April-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Heathland and moorland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Satyr Pug Eupithecia satyrata
Scarce Pug Eupithecia extensaria


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
White, green, purple, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2