Eupithecia venosata
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The Netted Pug 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 larva
e feed on Silene
species, preferably Silene vulgaris
, Silene dioica and Silene maritima.
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...
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 larva
Larva
A larva is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults. Animals with indirect development such as insects, amphibians, or cnidarians typically have a larval phase of their life cycle...
e feed on Silene
Silene
Silene is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Common names include campion and catchfly....
species, preferably Silene vulgaris
Silene vulgaris
Silene vulgaris, Silene cucubalus or Bladder Campion is a plant species of the genus Silene of the Pink Family . It is native to Europe, where in some parts it is eaten, but is widespread in North America where it is considered a weed..-Gastronomy:In Spain, the young shoots and the leaves are used...
, Silene dioica and Silene maritima.