Marsh Pug (Eupithecia pygmaeata, (Hübner, [1799]))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 8-9mm.
Foodplant(s): Field Mouse-ear (Cerastium arvense)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Marshy areas and coastal dunes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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08495 Marsh Pug Eupithecia pygmaeata, (Hübner, [1799])

BF1822 (ABH70.154)