Biology:Eupithecia linariata

Short description: Species of moth

Eupithecia linariata
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Geometridae
Genus:	Eupithecia
Species:	E. linariata
Binomial name
Eupithecia linariata (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Synonyms
Geometra linariata Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775

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.

Illustration from John Curtis's British Entomology Volume 6

The wingspan is 11–16 mm. The moth flies from April to October depending on the location. There is one generation per year. It is very similar to the more common foxglove pug but flies earlier in the year, has a much darker (often almost black) abdomen band, a sharper angled outer edge to the dark forewing band, and is cleaner and often brighter looking in colouration.

The larvae feed on Linaria vulgaris and cultivated Antirrhinum species. Larvae are found from May to October. It overwinters in the pupal stage.

External links

• Toadflax Pug on UKmoths
• Lepiforum.de

Wikidata ☰ Q1309429 entry