| 70.15 ~ 1816 ~ Toadflax Pug ~ Eupithecia linariata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status Wingspan : M & F, 16-20mm. An uncommon species in the county but probably overlooked due to confusion with the foxglove pug. Confusion species Foxglove Pug. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Rough chalk and limestone grassland. Foodplant Common toadflax. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa on or just under the ground. Larva August-September, feeding on the flowers and later on the seed capsules. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by SOS, 16th June 2023, Guilsfield |
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