Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Geometridae Scientific name Eupithecia abbreviata | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Eupithecia Rank Species | |
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Similar Double‑striped pug, Eupithecia dodoneata, Common pug, Foxglove pug, Golden‑rod pug | ||
The brindled pug (Eupithecia abbreviata) is a moth of the family Geometridae found in Europe and North Africa.
The wingspan is 19–22 mm. The length of the forewings is 10–12 mm. The adults fly in April and May [1].
The larvae feed on oak and hawthorn.
References
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