Plain Pug (Eupithecia simpliciata, (Haworth, 1809))

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 11-13mm.
Foodplant(s): goosefoots (Chenopodium spp.), oraches (Atriplex spp.)
Flying: One generation, mid June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Saltmarshes and other tidal or coastal habitats.

Regional Information

Recorded in 35 (13%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 27 June to 23 August

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1842 (ABH70.166) Plain Pug Eupithecia simpliciata, (Haworth, 1809)

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