Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Photo © Jane Ferguson,  Found indoors. Oulton Broad 2021-02-09

Immature stages

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Lime-speck Pug
Eupithecia centaureata
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1825 / 70.173

Morley's Final Catalogue: Frequently very numerous, and nowhere absent. Rather sparse around Ipswich; Playford (Ent. Wk. Int. 1857, ii); from Sizewell and Southwold to Tuddenham Fen and Worlington, where it abounded at light in August 1934 (Mly, D); Beccles, Hopton and Gorleston (Mr).

Recent Suffolk Status: Abundant and widespread.

Life history: Double-brooded. Larvae found fairly regularly in the county on various flowers.

Identification: Fairly unmistakeable.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats.

Recorded in 53 (91%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1933.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
14/11/2024126TM06 - Bacton/Stowupland
09/10/2024+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
07/10/2024125TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
03/10/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
25/09/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
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Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: Two generations April-Oct.
Foodplant:   Many plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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