Geometridae: Larentiinae

08502 Netted Pug Eupithecia venosata, (Fabricius, 1787)

BF1823 (ABH70.155)

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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General Information

Pupates in loose soil, occasionally for two years.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 10-14mm.
Foodplant(s): Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris), Sea Campion (Silene uniflora)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Chalky soils and coastal habitats.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Pinion-spotted Pug Eupithecia insigniata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Yellow, brown, grey
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2