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Marsh Pug
Eupithecia pygmaeata (Hübner, 1799)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1822 / 70.154

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Lead-coloured Pug
Eupithecia plumbeolata
Forewing: 8-9mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Field Mouse-ear.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Recorded in 5 (14%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1820.
Last Recorded in 1990.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
20/05/1990129TL48 - Manea/Mepal
1984+29TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
1978+29TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
1974+29TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
1923+29TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
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