Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Photo © David Griffith,  To MV light, Urishay 10/8/22 VC36

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Tawny Speckled Pug
Eupithecia icterata

(Villers, 1789) 1838 / 70.187

A common and distinctive species across the region.

Found in many habitats.

Overwinters as a pupa and adults come to light.

Recorded in 100 (71%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 11-13mm.
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Yarrow, Sneezewort
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
09/09/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO48
05/09/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO48
03/09/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
02/09/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
02/09/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO51

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