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

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

Recorded in 3 (1.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2012

Recorded date range (Adult): 17 June to 18 August

Similar Species

Pauper Pug / Fletcher's Pug Eupithecia egenaria

Great Staughton

White-spotted Pug Eupithecia tripunctaria

1856 (ABH70.163) Larch Pug Eupithecia lariciata, (Freyer, 1841)

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