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Wormwood Pug
Eupithecia absinthiata (Clerck, 1759)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1830 / 70.179
Photo © Ray Roche,  12/07/2013 - Ingoldisthorpe

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Forewing: 11-13mm.
Flight: May - Sept.
Foodplant:   Mugwort, Yarrow, Wormwood, Golden-rod and others.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Many habitats.
The Ling Pug (f. goossensiata) was originally thought to be a separate species, but is now considered a heathland race of Wormwood Pug.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
31/08/2023227TG33Ridlington
28/08/2023227TG42Eccles
22/08/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
22/08/2023128TF63Heacham
22/08/2023127TG24Overstrand
21/08/2023128TF63Snettisham
20/08/2023128TF92North Elmham
20/08/2023128TF63Snettisham
17/08/2023228TF51Walpole Highway
17/08/2023127TG10Bowthorpe / Earlham
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