Yarrow Pug (Eupithecia millefoliata, Rössler, 1866)

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 12-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Yarrow (Achillia millefolium)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Coastal grassland, roadside verges and scrubby grassland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Pauper Pug / Fletcher's Pug Eupithecia egenaria

Plain Pug Eupithecia simpliciata

Grey Pug Eupithecia subfuscata

70.186 (BF1841) Yarrow Pug Eupithecia millefoliata, Rössler, 1866

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