Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Foxglove Pug
Eupithecia pulchellata
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Toadflax Pug
Eupithecia linariata

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1816 / 70.150

Morley's Final Catalogue: Broadly distributed, and somewhat common. Bentley Woods in July (Mly, Hkg); Playford; Fleixstow in 1903 (EMM. 1904, 80), Stowmarket, Tuddenham, Brandon, Lowestoft. Flew to light in Gorleston on 27 August 1930 (Wiltshire).

Recent Suffolk Status: Local, mainly in the Brecks and along the coast.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: The similar Foxglove pug is bigger, flies later in the year and the outer edge of the dark band is kinked.

Habitat: Chalky grasslands, coastal grassland, gardens.

Recorded in 38 (66%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/09/2024126TL97 - Hopton/Ixworth
28/08/2024226TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
26/08/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
23/08/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
18/08/2024126TL88 - Thetford
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Forewing: 9-11mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Common Toadflax
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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