Bordered Pug (Eupithecia succenturiata, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 12-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Dry pastures and suburban habitats.

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Marbled Pug Eupithecia irriguata

Shaded Pug Eupithecia subumbrata

70.188 (BF1839) Bordered Pug Eupithecia succenturiata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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