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Pinion-spotted Pug
Eupithecia insigniata (Hübner, 1790)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1820 / 70.174
Photo © Arthur Palmer,  08/05/2022

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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 20 (27%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
07/06/2023128TF81Litcham
14/05/2023128TF83North Creake
13/05/2023128TF74Holme NNR
09/05/2023128TF74Titchwell
06/05/2023128TF74Brancaster
05/05/2023128TF74Brancaster
04/05/2023128TF63Snettisham
27/05/2022128TF74Brancaster
23/05/2022128TF94Binham
21/05/2022128TF63Heacham
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