Eupithecia tripunctaria

Herrich-Schäffer, 1852
White-spotted Pug

Sort #: 1819 | P #: 910196 | MPG #: 7488 | PFG Page #: 194
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Larval substrate: Umbellifers, incl. Cicuta (Water Hemlock), Daucus carota (Wild Carrot), Pastinaca sativa (Wild Parsnip), Heracleum sphondylium (Hogweed); Sambucus (Elderberry) and Viburnum nudum (Withe-rod, Wild Raisin) have also been cited
Phenology: Adult: 5/13 to 8/27 (5 records)

Comment: North American populations appear to be genetically distinct from Eurasian populations, but only western NA specimens have been barcoded so far and these fall into two BINs

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, very rare
Status in N. America: Holarctic
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2010
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire
Number of Records: 5