Geometridae : Larentiinae
  Prev | Next  
Photo © Dave Wilton

Similar West Midlands Species
Pauper Pug / Fletcher's Pug
Eupithecia egenaria
Grey Pug
Eupithecia subfuscata
Upload a Photo
 
Yarrow Pug
Eupithecia millefoliata

Rossler, 1866 1841 / 70.186

A rare resident that has recently been recorded in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

A species of uncut road verges and scrubby grassland.

Overwinters as a pupa, adults come to light.

Verification Grade Comment: Dissection recommended for worn specimens.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 7 (5%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2017.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-13mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Yarrow
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
< Campanula Pug  |  Tawny Speckled Pug >
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
17/07/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
20/06/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO44
29/08/20214VC39 - StaffordshireSK22 -
21/07/20211VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
20/07/20212VC36 - HerefordshireSO44

We need your records!
Do you have records of Yarrow Pug?
Put your own dot on the map!

Golden Cinnabar Membership

  • Help with running costs of West Midlands Moths
  • View detailed maps
  • List detailed species records
  • 12 month membership

westmidlandsmoths
   You can really help...

Copyright © Lepidoptera UK 2023
   
Click County for Details...

  Immature   Adult
Show Details | 1990 to 2022 | 2000 to 2022 | Graph Key
© WestMidlandsMoths.co.uk 2023 NOLA®; Database using MapMate® Digital Maps © Bartholomew 2010. Design © Jim Wheeler 2023
We use cookies to personalise content and enhance your experience. By clicking OK or using this site, you consent to the use of cookies unless you disable them. Cookies Policy