Geometridae: Larentiinae

08491 Mottled Pug Eupithecia exiguata, (Hübner, [1813])

BF1819 (ABH70.184)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 11-12mm.
Foodplant(s): hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, hedgerows, heath, fens and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Brindled Pug Eupithecia abbreviata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Glossy
Colours:
Green, purple, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2