Dwarf Pug (Eupithecia tantillaria) - Norfolk Moths - The macro and micro moths of Norfolk.

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Dwarf Pug

Eupithecia tantillaria

(Boisduval, 1840)

1857 / 70.162

Norfolk status
Locally distributed where Conifers found.
Despite its English name, not a small Pug!

Recorded in 35 (47%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

Determination
	Female. Snake Wood 22-06-13 J. Wheeler

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k	General Area
10/07/2023	1	27	TG10	Cringleford (UEA)
30/06/2023	1	28	TL79	Mundford
21/06/2023	1	27	TG32	East Ruston / Crostwight Heath
19/06/2023	1	27	TG10	Bowthorpe
17/06/2023	3	28	TL79	Cranwich

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Forewing:	9-11mm
Flight:	One generation May-June.
Foodplant:	Norway Spruce, Sitka Spruce, Douglas Fir, Lawson's Cypress
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

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