Narrow-winged Pug (Eupithecia nanata, (Hübner, [1813]))

General Information
This is one of the earlier Pugs to emerge in the spring.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 9-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris)
Flying: One generation, late April-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Heathland and moorland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Satyr Pug Eupithecia satyrata

Scarce Pug Eupithecia extensaria

70.168 (BF1846) Narrow-winged Pug Eupithecia nanata, (Hübner, [1813])

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