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Pinion-spotted Pug
Eupithecia insigniata (Hübner, 1790)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1820 / 70.174
Photo © Oliver Wadsworth,  Childswickham VC33. 16/05/2021

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 10-12mm
Flight: April - May
Foodplant:   Hawthorn
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

A rare species in the south of the region.

Most frequently found in hedgerows and old lanes, but occasionally in gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa, adults are seldom seen as they are sparingly attracted to light.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 10 (7%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1865.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
22/04/2019137SO73 - Ledbury & Eastnor
07/05/2018137SO95 - Upton Snodsbury
07/05/2013137SO73 - Ledbury & Eastnor
24/04/2011137SO95 - Upton Snodsbury
13/05/2007237SO95 - Upton Snodsbury
Further info: Eupithecia insigniata
 
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