Pauper Pug Eupithecia egenaria
Pauper Pug Eupithecia egenaria
70.164 BF1824
Wingspan 21-24 mm.
Also known as Fletcher's Pug, this species is a rare and local moth, occurring in a few localities throughout England and Wales. In some parts of eastern and south-east England, the population appears to be recovering or possibly reinforced by continental migrants.
The larvae feed on large-leaved lime (Tilia platyphyllos) and small-leaved lime (T. cordata).
May to June is the typical flight period for this species.
Also known as Fletcher's Pug, this species is a rare and local moth, occurring in a few localities throughout England and Wales. In some parts of eastern and south-east England, the population appears to be recovering or possibly reinforced by continental migrants.
The larvae feed on large-leaved lime (Tilia platyphyllos) and small-leaved lime (T. cordata).
May to June is the typical flight period for this species.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 3 |
| May | 168 |
| June | 171 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 3 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
