Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Immature stages

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White-spotted Pug
Eupithecia tripunctaria
Herrich-Schäffer, 1852 1835 / 70.160

Norfolk status
Damp areas and woodland.

Another grey pug, but with characteristic white spots on the termen of both wings, side of abdomen, and back of thorax.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
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Determination
White-spotted Pug - Boughton 1-viii-13 (f) - J. Wheeler
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
06/11/2024127TG14West Runton
01/11/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
19/09/2024127TG23North Walsham
16/09/2024127TG13Little Barningham
03/09/2024128TF92North Elmham
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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
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