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Golden-rod Pug
Eupithecia virgaureata Doubleday, 1861
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1851 / 70.161

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Satyr Pug
Eupithecia satyrata
White-spotted Pug
Eupithecia tripunctaria
Forewing: 10-11mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. Aug.
Foodplant:   Ragworts and Goldenrod.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Verification Grade Comment: Hard to tell apart from Grey Pug

Recorded in 9 (24%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1820.
Last Recorded in 2017.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
19/06/2017129TL34 - Royston
25/08/2013329TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
28/08/2010129TL47 - Haddenham/Willingham
28/08/2010129TL47 - Haddenham/Willingham
2003+29TL25 - Gamlingay
Further info: Eupithecia virgaureata
 
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