Seq # 603520655

Eupithecia ultimaria Boisduval, 1840 Species

Last modified: Dec. 8, 2024, 1:50 p.m.


A very rare species new to the Belgian fauna in 2021 at HA.


Details

Classification
Family: Geometridae > Subfamily: Larentiinae > Tribus: Eupitheciini > Genus: Eupithecia > Species: Eupithecia ultimaria
Vernacular names
Tamariskdwergspanner (NL), Channel Islands Pug (EN), Eupithécie du Tamaris (FR)
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 13–17 mm.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature


Bionomics

The adults come to light.

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Flight periods

The adults fly in two generations a year during April and May and again during August and September.


Observed on

Host plant (genera):
Tamarix

The larva feeds on Tamarix and some sources also mention Myrica gale.

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