Golden-rod Pug (Eupithecia virgaureata, Doubleday, 1861)

General Information
This moth is very difficult to separate from similar species.

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

Forewing length: 10-11mm.
Foodplant(s): ragworts (Senecio spp.), Goldenrod (Solidago virguarea), Grey Willow (Salix cinerea)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Open woodland, waste ground and verges.

Regional Information

Recorded in 33 (12.2%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 22 April to 19 September

Similar Species

Ross of Mull

Satyr Pug Eupithecia satyrata

Great Staughton

White-spotted Pug Eupithecia tripunctaria

1851 (ABH70.161) Golden-rod Pug Eupithecia virgaureata, Doubleday, 1861

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