Geometridae: Larentiinae

70.163 (BF1856) Larch Pug Eupithecia lariciata, (Freyer, 1841)

KR08595

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 10-12mm.
Foodplant(s): European Larch (Larix decidua)
Flying: One generation, May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Larch plantations.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
White-spotted Pug Eupithecia tripunctaria
Pauper Pug / Fletcher's Pug Eupithecia egenaria


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, green, white, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2