Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Immature stages

Similar Suffolk Species
Yarrow Pug
Eupithecia millefoliata
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Plain Pug
Eupithecia simpliciata

(Haworth, 1809) 1842 / 70.166

Morley's Final Catalogue: A verey distinct species, 'usually common on the sea-coast' (Barrett). Ipswich (C, Ml), at light in 1893 (Mly); a half-dozen at Orford in 1902 (Gibbs); Aldeburgh (Crtw); Beccles (Crf); Gorleston in early July (D). This is another coast insect occurring on the Breck, at Brandon (Whe).

Recent Suffolk Status: Locally common on the coast and also found inland in smaller numbers.

Life history: Single-brooded. Larvae have been found after dark feeding on the seeds of Orache sp.

Identification: A large species of pug. Yarrow pug is a similar size but has a more pointed forewing and a small discal spot with lots of wavy lines. Plain pug has much straighter lines and a broader forewing.

Habitat: Saltmarshes, river valleys, waste ground, gardens.

Recorded in 37 (64%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1893.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
14/08/2024125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
13/08/2024125TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
10/08/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
09/08/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
08/08/2024125TM14 - Ipswich
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Forewing: 11-13mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Goose-foots and oraches
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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