Plain Pug (Eupithecia simpliciata, (Haworth, 1809))

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 11-13mm.
Foodplant(s): goosefoots (Chenopodium spp.), oraches (Atriplex spp.)
Flying: One generation, mid June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Saltmarshes and other tidal or coastal habitats.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Yarrow Pug Eupithecia millefoliata

08553 Plain Pug Eupithecia simpliciata, (Haworth, 1809)

BF1842 (ABH70.166)