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70.156 ~ 1852 ~ Brindled Pug ~
Eupithecia abbreviata
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
A common species, found throughout the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 19-22mm.
Confusion species
Mottled Pug and Oak-tree Pug.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Woodland containing oak, hedgerows and gardens.
Foodplant
Oak and hawthorn.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in moss or bark on the foodplant or at the base of a tree in loose soil. Larva June-July.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 29th Mar 2010, Llanfyllin
Photo by PRW, 1st May 2010, Commins Coch
Photo by PB, 3rd Apr 2011, Morben Isaf