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Pinion-spotted Pug
Eupithecia insigniata (Hübner, 1790)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1820 / 70.174
Photo © Dave Jones,  02/06/2021 - Stoke Holy Cross

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Netted Pug
Eupithecia venosata
Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: One generation April-May.
Foodplant:   Hawthorn.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
Status
Scarce, distinctively marked 'Pug'.
Hedgerows and edges of woods.

Records mainly from the North Norfolk coast, but also recorded in the Brecks and Norwich area.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 21 (28%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
12/05/2024128TF83North Creake
12/05/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
07/05/2024128TF63Dersingham
05/05/2024128TF83Syderstone
04/05/2024128TF93Little Walsingham
02/05/2024128TF83North Creake
07/06/2023128TF81Litcham
14/05/2023128TF83North Creake
13/05/2023128TF74Holme NNR
09/05/2023128TF74Titchwell
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