Irish moths
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Family: Geometridae Sub-family: Larentiinae
1830
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Wormwood Pug
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Eupithecia absinthiata Locally common Wingspan: 21-23mm Flight time: June-August Habitat: Woods, gardens, waste ground Larval food plants include Yarrow, Ragwort, Mugwort, Goldenrod Ling Pug, Eupithecia absinthiata f. goossensiata is considered to be a heathland race of E. absinthiata that feeds on heather flowers |
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010