Grey Pug (Eupithecia subfuscata, (Haworth, 1809))

General Information
The typical form of this species is brownish, but the dark grey ab.obscurissima is also quite common, especially in urban areas.

Pupates in a crevice, in leaf litter or in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 10-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Barberry (Berberis vulgaris), sallows (Salix spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula), ragworts (Senecio spp.), knapweeds (Centaurea spp.), Yarrow (Achillia millefolium), Burnet-saxifrage (Pimpinella saxifraga), Betony (Stachys officinalis), broadleaved trees, herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Gradens, hedgerows, scrub, heathland and woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Pauper Pug / Fletcher's Pug Eupithecia egenaria

Yarrow Pug Eupithecia millefoliata

Tawny Speckled Pug Eupithecia icterata

Shaded Pug Eupithecia subumbrata

70.190 (BF1837) Grey Pug Eupithecia subfuscata, (Haworth, 1809)

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