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Valerian Pug
Eupithecia valerianata (Hübner, 1813)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1821 / 70.181
Photo © Tim Hodge,  27/06/2015 - Horsey Corner

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Lead-coloured Pug
Eupithecia plumbeolata
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Eupithecia vulgata
Forewing: 8-10mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Common Valerian.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
Status
Local and uncommon in Norfolk.
Found in damp locations including Fenland and Broads.

A weakly-marked species that is hard to identify.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 31 (42%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
10/07/2023128TF92North Elmham
27/06/2023128TF92North Elmham
22/06/2023128TF63Heacham
20/06/2023127TG31Bure Marshes NNR
19/06/2023128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
17/06/2023127TG31Bure Marshes NNR
18/07/2022127TG10Hethersett
24/06/2022127TG02Reepham
17/06/2022127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
16/06/2022127TG10Hethersett
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