70.1791 Ling Pug Copyright Martin Evans
70.1791 Ling Pug female Copyright Martin Evans
70.1791 Ling Pug and Wormwood Pug Copyright Martin Evans
70.1791 Ling Pug and Pimpinel Pug Copyright Martin Evans
Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans 70.1791 Ling Pug Copyright Martin Evans

Geometridae

70.1791 Ling Pug Eupithecia goossensiata Mabille, 1869

Common

Similar species: Wormwood Pug Eupithecia absinthiata is found in a wider variety of habitats, has a more rufous forewing and is larger (11 to 13mm). Pimpinel Pug Eupithecia pimpinellata has a more prominent discal spot with a surrounding grey area, a wavy outer crossline and an orange rather than black bar across the abdomen.

Forewing: 9 to 11mm

Habitats: Heathland and acid moorland.

Habits: The moth flies from dusk and comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the flowers of Heather. It pupates in loose soil.