Common Pug (Eupithecia vulgata) - West Midlands Moths - The macro and micro moths of the West Midlands.

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Common Pug

Eupithecia vulgata

(Haworth, 1809)

1834 / 70.183

A very common resident found across the region.

Found in many habitats.

Overwinters as a pupa and adults come readily to light.

Recorded in 114 (81%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing:	10-12mm
Flight:	May - June and August
Foodplant:	Trees including Hawthorn and sallows
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	#	VC	10k Area
24/10/2022	1	VC36 - Herefordshire	SO55
21/08/2022	1	VC40 - Shropshire	SO57
15/08/2022	1	VC39 - Staffordshire	SJ85
11/08/2022	3	VC36 - Herefordshire	SO45
11/08/2022	4	VC39 - Staffordshire	SJ85

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