| 1830 ~ Wormwood Pug ~ Eupithecia absinthiata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status Resident. Uncommon. This species is very closely allied to the Ling Pug and some authorities consider them to be the same species. It has only been recorded from five sites in the county, but it is likely to be more common than the records suggest. Wingspan : M & F, 21-23mm. Confusion species Ling Pug, Currant Pug. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Most habitats including gardens. Foodplant The flowers of many plants of the asteraceae family.. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in loose soil. Larva July-October. |
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 Photo by MDH, 4th July 2010, Llanfyllin |
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