Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Grey Pug
Eupithecia subfuscata

(Haworth, 1809) 1837 / 70.190

Common resident across the region.

Found in may habitats.

Overwinters as a pupa, adults come readily to light.

Note Difficult to identify as it resembles so many other species. Worn or melanics will require dissection.

Recorded in 106 (76%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 10-12mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
16/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO57
15/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ95
22/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
22/07/20222VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
21/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO49

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