Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Satyr Pug
Eupithecia satyrata
Currant Pug
Eupithecia assimilata
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Common Pug
Eupithecia vulgata

(Haworth, 1809) 1834 / 70.183

Morley's Final Catalogue: By far the most ubiquitous species of the genus, constantly turning up everywhere from Bentley Woods to Gorleston; frequent at light in Monks Soham and Sibton.

Recent Suffolk Status: Abundant. One of Suffolk's commonest pug species.

Life history: Double-brooded.

Identification: Satyr pug has a straight costa, unlike the gentle curve of Common pug. Currant pug has a larger discal spot and larger white markings.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats.

Recorded in 53 (91%) 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
30/11/2024126TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
28/08/2024125TM14 - Ipswich
02/08/2024125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
30/07/2024125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
28/07/2024125TM13 - Brantham/Holbrook
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Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. Aug.
Foodplant:   Trees including Hawthorn and sallows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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