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Eupithecia laquaearia

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Eupithecia laquaearia
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E. laquaearia
Binomial name
Eupithecia laquaearia
Synonyms
  • Eupithecia merinata Guenee, 1858

Eupithecia laquaearia is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in central and southern Europe and Russia.

The length of the forewings is 12–15 mm. Adults are on wing from May to July in one generation per year.

The larvae feed on Euphrasia species. The Young larvae live in spun flowers of the hostplant. When older, they live in groups close to the flowe or fruit. Larvae can be found in September.[3]

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