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Tawny Speckled Pug
Eupithecia icterata
(Villers, 1789) 1838 / 70.187

Morley's Final Catalogue: Occurs everywhere, but most freely in High Suffolk. Distinctly sparse round Ipswich; abundant at Monks Soham light in July. Fritton (Wiltshire), Beccles, Ashby, Gorleston (Mr). The Var. cognata, Stn., has been taken rarely at Brandon (Barrett).

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Single-brooded. Larvae found occasionally on Yarrow seedheads late in the year.

Identification: Unmistakeable

Habitat: Grasslands, woodland rides, gardens, coastal grasslands.

Recorded in 53 (91%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
14/10/2024125TM58 - Carlton Colville/Kessingland
06/09/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
06/09/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
05/09/2024126TL77 - Mildenhall
05/09/2024125TM04 - Hadleigh
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Forewing: 11-13mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Yarrow, Sneezewort
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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