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Grey Pug
Eupithecia subfuscata (Haworth, 1809)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1837 / 70.190
Photo © Kevin Leighton,  16/05/2014 - Stow Bardolph

Similar Norfolk Species
Pauper Pug / Fletcher's Pug
Eupithecia egenaria
Yarrow Pug
Eupithecia millefoliata
Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Norfolk Status
The typical form is brownish, but the dark grey ab. obscurissima is also quite common, especially in urban areas.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2021.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/2021128TF62 - King's Lynn/Dersingham
27/07/2021127TG13 - Baconsthorpe
17/07/2021127TG31 - Horning/Hoveton
16/07/2021127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
15/07/2021127TM49 - Geldeston/Haddiscoe
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