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Ochreous Pug
Eupithecia indigata

(Hübner, 1813) 1844 / 70.171

Morley's Final Catalogue: Of similar distribution to the last kind, though feeding on Coniferae. Bentley in May 1894 (Hkg); Ipswich (Ml). Worlingham (Crf). Brandon (Warren, Vivian); Tuddenham in 1903 (Mly).

Recent Suffolk Status: Locally common in the Sandlings and Brecks with scattered records elsewhere.

Life history: Single-brooded. An early season pug.

Identification: Fairly distinctive, with plain grey wings and an obvious discal spot.

Habitat: Pine plantations, heathland, gardens.

Recorded in 29 (50%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1894.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
22/05/2024125TM14 - Ipswich
20/05/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
18/05/2024+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
18/05/2024125TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
17/05/2024+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
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Forewing: 8-10mm
Flight: One generation April-May.
Foodplant:   Scots Pine, Lodgepole Pine, Larch
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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