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Slender Pug
Eupithecia tenuiata (Hübner, 1813)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1811 / 70.147
Photo © Andy Musgrove,  Nunnery Lakes, Norfolk

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Forewing: 8-10mm
Flight: One Generation, late June - August
Foodplant:   Goat Willow, Grey Willow, Eared Willow.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
One of the smaller 'Pugs'.
Woodland edges, meadows and marshes.

Like all moths that overwinter as an egg, has one brood per year. Adults typically fly in late June, July and August.

Recorded in 56 (76%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
05/08/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
05/08/2024128TF92North Elmham
05/08/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
04/08/2024127TG03Briston
02/08/2024127TG42Eccles
02/08/2024128TF90Scoulton
02/08/2024127TG11Costessey
02/08/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
01/08/2024127TG42Eccles
31/07/2024128TF41West Walton
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