| 1833 ~ Bleached Pug ~ Eupithecia expallidata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Nat. Scarce B SE,(W),(N). Montgomeryshire Status A 'Nationally Scarce B' species. Uncommon, only found from a single site in the west of the county (Commins Coch), although in quite good numbers. Wingspan : M & F, 20-24mm. Confusion species Pale forms of Wormwood Pug. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Woodland rides and clearings. Foodplant Flowers of golden rod. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa in loose cocoon in the soil. Larva late August-mid October. |
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 Photo by PRW, 1st Aug 2006, Commins Coch |
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