The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

General Information
This species is smaller and usually more brightly-coloured than the similar Foxglove Pug.

Pupates in leaf litter or loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 9-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Open grassy areas.

Regional Information

Recorded in 34 (12.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 27 May to 31 August

Similar Species

Great Staughton

Foxglove Pug Eupithecia pulchellata

1816 (ABH70.150) Toadflax Pug Eupithecia linariata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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