Pimpinel Pug (Eupithecia pimpinellata, (Hübner, [1813]))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 11-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Burnet-saxifrage (Pimpinella saxifraga)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Dry, chalky areas.

Regional Information

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