Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Eupithecia absinthiata (Clerck, 1759)
Phalaena absinthiata Clerck, 1759
Long list of synonyms.
Size
Mironov (2003) listed the wingspan 15-30 mm.
Range
Found throughout much of North America except the central plains.
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Also found in much of Europe.
Moth Photographers Group - large map with some distribution data.
Season
The main flight period appears to be August to October.
See Also
Many Eupithecia are similar and difficult to determine without dissection.
Compare on the pinned plates of
Moth Photographers Group.
(2)Print References
Clerck, 1759. Icon. Insect. Rariorum. 1: pl. 8: 9.
Olivier, M., 1811.
Encyclopédie méthodique : Histoire Naturelle Insectes,
321.
Mironov, V., 2003. The Geometrid Moths of Europe, 4. Apollo Books. p. 278.