Geometridae: Larentiinae
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Photo © Mike Crewe,  MV trap, Sheringham

Similar Norfolk Species
Currant Pug
Eupithecia assimilata
White-spotted Pug
Eupithecia tripunctaria
Wormwood Pug
1830 Eupithecia absinthiata
(Clerck, 1759)
Norfolk status
Many habitats.
The Ling Pug (f. goossensiata) was originally thought to be a separate species, but is now considered a heathland race of absinthiata.

Recorded in 60 (87%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2012.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
22/08/2012127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
16/08/2012127TG02 - Foxley/Foulsham
16/08/2012127TG41 - Acle/Hemsby
15/08/2012128TF60 - Downham/Fincham
14/08/2012127TG20 - Norwich
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Forewing: 11-13mm.
Season: May - Sept.
Foodplant:   Mugwort, Yarrow, Wormwood, Golden-rod and others
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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