Geometridae: Larentiinae

08494 Valerian Pug Eupithecia valerianata, (Hübner, [1813])

BF1821 (ABH70.181)

 2010-2016
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 2019

General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Forewing length: 8-10mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Flying: One generation, June-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Fens and damp woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Lead-coloured Pug Eupithecia plumbeolata
Common Pug Eupithecia vulgata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, grey, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2