- Eupithecia venosata
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Eupithecia venosata Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Geometridae Genus: Eupithecia Species: E. venosata Binomial name Eupithecia venosata
Fabricius, 1787The Netted Pug (Eupithecia venosata) is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in Central and Northern Europe.
The length of the fore-wings is 10–14 mm. The moth flies from April to June depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Silene species, preferably Silene vulgaris, Silene dioica and Silene maritima.
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