Veratrum-specialist

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• Eupithecia cretaceata

  Cretaceous Pug

  Eupithecia cretaceata is a small geometrid moth commonly known as a 'pug' moth. It occurs across much of North America and parts of Europe. The species is notable for its specialized larval diet on Veratrum species and has been documented as a nocturnal pollinator of apple flowers. Adults fly during summer months and are attracted to light.

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