Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Bleached Pug
Eupithecia expallidata
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Eupithecia tripunctaria
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Wormwood Pug
Eupithecia absinthiata

(Clerck, 1759) 1830 / 70.179

A common resident found across the region.

A species of gardens in urban and suburban areas, woodland, heathland and moorland.

Overwinters as a pupa and comes to light in small numbers.

Note Currant Pug is similar but much smaller, with more rounded wings and a larger white tornal spot.

Recorded in 94 (67%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 11-13mm
Flight: May - September
Foodplant:   Mugwort, Yarrow, Wormwood, Golden-rod and others
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
03/09/20232VC40 - ShropshireSO67 -
19/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO67 -
11/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
04/08/20235VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
04/08/2023+VC36 - HerefordshireSO51

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