Eupithecia ultimaria Boisduval, 1840 Species
Last modified: Dec. 28, 2023, 5:07 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
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 13–17 mm.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!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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