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Currant Pug
Eupithecia assimilata

Doubleday, 1856 1832 / 70.182

A fairly common resident.

Often in gardens and allotments but also in hedgerows where Hop grows.

Overwinters as a pupa and adults come to light.

Note has more rounded wings and more obvious discal spot than Wormwood or Golden-rod Pugs.

Recorded in 89 (64%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 9-12mm
Flight: May - July and July - August
Foodplant:   Wild Hop, Black Currant, Red Currant
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
29/08/2022+VC36 - HerefordshireSO65
22/08/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO65
20/08/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO44
20/08/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
18/08/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP06

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