Cloaked Pug (Eupithecia abietaria, (Goeze, 1781))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 11-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Norway Spruce (Picea abies), Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis), Noble Fir (Abies procera), Silver Fir (Abies alba), larches (Larix spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Conifer plantations and shelterbelts.

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Dwarf Pug Eupithecia tantillaria

70.149 (BF1815) Cloaked Pug Eupithecia abietaria, (Goeze, 1781)

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