Eupithecia linariata, the toadflax pug, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species can be found in Europe and from Anatolia to Tajikistan and Iran.
This species is smaller, usually brighter-coloured and the central black band on the forewing lacks the sharp angle of pulchellata.
Toadflax Pug - Eupithecia linariata · Description. Wingspan 11 to 16 mm. · Identification difficulty · Habitat. It inhabits waste ground and open grassy areas.
Eupithecia linariata
Eupithecia linariata, the toadflax pug, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species can be found in Europe and from Anatolia to Tajikistan and Iran.
The wingspan is 11–16 mm. The moth flies from April to October depending on the location.... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Eupithecia linariata
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In E.linariata the distal margin of the median fascia is curved smoothly to the costa; in E.pulchellata this distal margin is kinked as it approaches the costa.
Found in Open grassy areas where Common Toadflax occurs. Smaller and usually brighter-coloured than the similar Foxglove Pug.
Find out about the status of Toadflax Pug (Eupithecia linariata) in Kent. Learn more on its distribution, phenology and ecology.
Classification ; kingdom; Animalia ; phylum; Arthropoda ; class; Insecta ; order; Lepidoptera ; family; Geometridae ...
Overview. Code created in: 1996-10-16 ; EPPO Code: EUPILI ; Preferred name: Eupithecia linariata ; Authority: (Denis & Schiffermüller).
Die Eier werden gerne in die obersten Spitzen (mit den noch ganz jungen Blütenknospen) der Blütenstände abgelegt. Frisch abgelegt sind die Eier weißlich grün, ...
An uncommon and widespread species throughout Belgium. This species is considered Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List category for Flanders 2023.