Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Channel Islands Pug
Eupithecia ultimaria

Boisduval, 1840 1855a / 70.152

Morley's Final Catalogue: Not recorded from the UK in Morley's time. First UK record on the mainland was in 1989 with breeding confirmed in 1995.

Recent Suffolk Status: Recorded as new to Suffolk on the night of 30/07/2022 at both Purdis Farm, Ipswich by N. Sherman and Felixstowe by M. Marsh (confirmed N. Sherman). One at Landguard on 31/07/2022 (N. Odin). More records followed in 2023 on the coast hinting at establishment, plus the first for VC26 (C. Bishop).

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: Quite distinctive, being greyish with the very obvious dark elongated central spot.

Habitat: Coastal areas near the foodplant.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 3 (5%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2022.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/09/2023125TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
15/09/2023525TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
14/09/2023325TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
13/09/2023125TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
11/09/2023125TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
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Forewing: 7-10mm
Flight: June-August
Foodplant:   Tamarix gallica
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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