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White-spotted Pug
Eupithecia tripunctaria Herrich-Schäffer, 1852
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1835 / 70.160
Photo © Mike Braid,  Stowford, Chittlehampton July 2014

Similar Devon Species
Currant Pug
Eupithecia assimilata
Common Pug
Eupithecia vulgata
Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. Aug.
Foodplant:   Elder and Wild Angelica.
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Recorded in 68 (72%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
06/09/202313SY09 - South Devon
05/09/202313SX55 - South Devon
04/09/202313SX97 - South Devon
22/08/202313ST00 - South Devon
22/08/2023+3SX86 - South Devon
Further info: Eupithecia tripunctaria
 
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