Sloe Pug (Pasiphila chloerata, (Mabille, 1870))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 9-10mm.
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Flying: One generation, May-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Established hedgerows.

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Green Pug Pasiphila rectangulata (=Chloroclystis)

70.143 (BF1859) Sloe Pug Pasiphila chloerata, (Mabille, 1870)

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