Maple Pug (Eupithecia inturbata, (Hübner, [1817]))

General Information

Pupates amongst the flowers of the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 8-10mm.
Foodplant(s): Field Maple (Acer campestre)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland, scrub and hedgerows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 69 (25.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in September 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 27 April to 17 September

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