Geometridae: Larentiinae

1818 (ABH70.170) Marbled Pug Eupithecia irriguata, (Hübner, [1813])

KR08490

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 9-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur)
Flying: One generation, late April-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Mature oak woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

Similar Species
ex. Larva, Great Staughton
ex. Larva, Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Lime-speck Pug Eupithecia centaureata
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Bordered Pug Eupithecia succenturiata

Nationally Scarce B

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, yellow, purple, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2