Freyer's Pug (Eupithecia intricata, (Zetterstedt, 1839))

General Information
Pupates on the food plant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 12mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Juniper (Juniperus communis), cypresses (Cypressus spp.), introduced coniferous trees
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Conifer plantations, parks and gardens.

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Common Pug Eupithecia vulgata

70.176 (BF1827) Freyer's Pug Eupithecia intricata, (Zetterstedt, 1839)

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