Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Immature stages

Similar Suffolk Species
Currant Pug
Eupithecia assimilata
Common Pug
Eupithecia vulgata
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White-spotted Pug
Eupithecia tripunctaria
Herrich-Schäffer, 1852 1835 / 70.160

Morley's Final Catalogue: Much overlooked; probably of frequent occurrence. Bently (Harwood, Ml), Playford (C); Swefling (Peek): before 1890. Occasionally at Monks Soham (Mly); Gorleston in 1934 (Mr).

Recent Suffolk Status: Locally common.

Life history: Double-brooded. Larvae have been found on Wild angelica flowerheads.

Identification: Both Common pug and Currant pug are brownish in colour whilst White-spotted pug is greyish.

Habitat: Woodland glades and rides, fens, river valleys.

Recorded in 44 (76%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1934.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
22/10/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
18/09/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
15/09/2024125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
06/09/2024125TM13 - Brantham/Holbrook
06/09/2024225TM13 - Brantham/Holbrook
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Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. Aug.
Foodplant:   Elder and Wild Angelica
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Further info: Eupithecia tripunctaria
 
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