Haworth's Pug (Eupithecia haworthiata, Doubleday, 1856)

General Information
This species can be identified by its diagnostic orange or yellowish abdomen.

Pupates on the ground.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 8-9mm.
Foodplant(s): Traveller's-joy (Clematis vitalba), clematis (Clematis spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Open woodland and hedgerows, chalky or limestone downs.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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70.146 (BF1813) Haworth's Pug Eupithecia haworthiata, Doubleday, 1856

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