Geometridae: Larentiinae

08481 Cloaked Pug Eupithecia abietaria, (Goeze, 1781)

BF1815 (ABH70.149)

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

General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 11-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Norway Spruce (Picea abies), Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis), Noble Fir (Abies procera), Silver Fir (Abies alba), larches (Larix spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Unknown

Habitat

Conifer plantations and shelterbelts.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Dwarf Pug Eupithecia tantillaria

Unknown
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Glossy
Colours:
Pink, grey, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2