Geometridae: Larentiinae

08537 Grey Pug Eupithecia subfuscata, (Haworth, 1809)

BF1837 (ABH70.190)

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General Information

The typical form of this species is brownish, but the dark grey ab.obscurissima is also quite common, especially in urban areas.

 

Pupates in a crevice, in leaf litter or in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 10-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Barberry (Berberis vulgaris), sallows (Salix spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula), ragworts (Senecio spp.), knapweeds (Centaurea spp.), Yarrow (Achillia millefolium), Burnet-saxifrage (Pimpinella saxifraga), Betony (Stachys officinalis), broadleaved trees, herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Gradens, hedgerows, scrub, heathland and woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Pauper Pug / Fletcher's Pug Eupithecia egenaria
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Tawny Speckled Pug Eupithecia icterata
Shaded Pug Eupithecia subumbrata
Yarrow Pug Eupithecia millefoliata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, grey, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2