Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Plain Pug
Eupithecia simpliciata

(Haworth, 1809) 1842 / 70.166

Norfolk status
Local.
One of the more distinctively-marked large Pug moths with a broad forewing.
Waste ground, river banks, salt-marshes and other tidal or coastal habitats where the food-plants can be found.

Recorded in 51 (69%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Plain Pug Boughton 1-viii-13 (f) - J. Wheeler
Plain Pug (m) - Upwell 14-8-11 J Wheeler s1112
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
13/08/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
13/08/2024127TG13Aldborough / Hanworth
12/08/2024127TG31Upton
11/08/2024127TG31Upton
10/08/2024127TM18Tibenham
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Forewing: 11-13mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Goose-foots and oraches
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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