| 1831f ~ Ling Pug ~ Eupithecia absinthiata f. goossensiata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local Montgomeryshire Status Resident. Scarce. This species is very closely allied to the Wormwood Pug and some authorities consider them to be the same species. It has only been recorded from two sites in the west of the county, but it's likely to be more common than the records suggest. Wingspan : M & F, 17-21mm. Confusion species Wormwood 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 PRW, 8th July 2006, Commins Coch |
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