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Tawny Speckled Pug
Eupithecia icterata (Villers, 1789)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1838 / 70.187
Photo © Paul Burgess,  South Devon VC3

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Grey Pug
Eupithecia subfuscata
Forewing: 11-13mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Yarrow, Sneezewort.
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Recorded in 69 (73%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
06/09/202413SX64 - South Devon
02/09/202413SX97 - South Devon
31/08/202414SS62 - North Devon
31/08/202413SX45 - South Devon
31/08/202413SX64 - South Devon
Further info: Eupithecia icterata
 
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