Scarce Pug (Eupithecia extensaria, (Freyer, 1844))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter or loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 11-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Sea Wormwood (Seriphidium maritima)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Red Data Book

Habitat

Saltmarsh.

Regional Information

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70.178 (BF1847) Scarce Pug Eupithecia extensaria, (Freyer, 1844)

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