Eupithecia distinctaria
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Eupithecia distinctaria, the thyme pug, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe.[2][3][4] It is also found in Iran.[5]
The wingspan is 16–20 mm[3][6]The forewing ground colour is light brown. There is a dark costal patch and a black discal spot. The colour is darker towards the outer margin and there is a fine white wavy post discal line. The hindwings are pale, suffused darker brown at the outer margin. There is also a small fine black discal spot near the costal margin. *[7]
The moth flies in June and July.
Unsurprisingly, the larvae feed on thyme (Thymus (plant) spp.).[6][8]
Subspecies
- Eupithecia distinctaria distinctaria
- Eupithecia distinctaria constrictata Guenee, 1858
- Eupithecia distinctaria piemonticola Schwingenschuss, 1954
- Eupithecia distinctaria sextiata Dardoin & Milliere, 1867
References
- ^ Taxapad
- ^ Markku Savela. "Eupithecia distinctaria". funet.fi. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
- ^ a b Bert Gustafsson (9 March 2009). "Eupithecia distinctaria". Naturhistoriska riksmuseet. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
- ^ Mike Wall. "Thyme pug (Eupithecia distinctaria)". Hants Moths. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
- ^ Mironov, V. & U. Ratzel, 2012: New species of the genus Eupithecia Curtis (Lepidoptera, Geometridae, Larentii-nae) from Iran. Zootaxa 3580: 56-68. Abstract: [1]
- ^ a b Ian Kimber. "Thyme pug (Eupithecia distinctaria)". UKMoths. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- ^ Full description of Eupithecia distinctaria Watson, L., and Dallwitz, M.J. 2003 onwards. British insects: the genera of Lepidoptera-Geometridae. Version: 29th December 2011.
- ^ Wikisource:The Moths of the British Isles Second Series/Chapter 9#229
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