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Cypress Pug
Eupithecia phoeniceata
(Rambur, 1834) 1855 / 70.159

Morley's Final Catalogue: Not known from the UK in Morley's time. First UK record was in 1959.

Recent Suffolk Status: Locally common, mainly along the coast but starting to spread inland. First county record was in 2004.

Life history: Single-brooded. Flies late in the season.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitat: Gardens, urban areas, coastal sites.

Recorded in 27 (47%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2004.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
04/11/2024225TM14 - Ipswich
02/11/2024126TL96 - Thurston/Elmswell
28/10/2024126TL96 - Thurston/Elmswell
28/10/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
26/10/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
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Forewing: 10-11mm
Flight: August - Sept (May - Oct)
Foodplant:   Monterey Cypress, Leyland Cypress, Lawson's Cypress
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local (alien-foodplant)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Further info: Eupithecia phoeniceata
 
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