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Common Pug
Eupithecia vulgata (Haworth, 1809)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1834 / 70.183
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Valerian Pug
Eupithecia valerianata
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Eupithecia intricata arceuthata
Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. Aug.
Foodplant:   Trees including Hawthorn and sallows.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Many habitats.
Similar to several other Eupithecia species.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
28/04/2025127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
28/04/2025227TG10Cringleford (UEA)
28/04/2025127TM18Dickleburgh
27/04/2025127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
27/04/2025227TG31Upton
27/04/2025128TF63Heacham
27/04/2025128TF63Snettisham
27/04/2025227TG11Costessey
27/04/2025128TF62King's Lynn
27/04/2025127TG11Costessey
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