Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Photo © Patrick Clement,  Devils Spittleful NR, Worcestershire. Gen Det, female. August 8th 2013.

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Maple Pug
Eupithecia inturbata

(Hübner, 1817) 1812 / 70.148

A fairly common species, especially in the south, but which is spreading. First noted in Staffordshire in 2002, now over 50 records.

Found in woodland and scrub where Field Maple is found.

Overwinters as an egg. Adults can be disturbed from foodplant and come to light.

Note Similar to Slender Pug with overlapping flight period. Maple often appears more yellowy-brown, generally more blotchy and with a narrower and less rounded wing.The discal spot is smaller and dark outer cross-line often uneven and broken.

Recorded in 78 (56%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 8-10mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Field Maple
Red List: Endangered (EN)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
08/09/20232VC36 - HerefordshireSO45
06/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
05/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
04/09/2023+VC36 - HerefordshireSO63
01/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO35

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