Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Immature stages

Similar Norfolk Species
Pauper Pug / Fletcher's Pug
Eupithecia egenaria
Grey Pug
Eupithecia subfuscata
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Yarrow Pug
Eupithecia millefoliata

Rossler, 1866 1841 / 70.186

Norfolk status
Widespread but local.
Discovered in Kent in the 1930s.

Yarrow pug is a long-winged species similar to Pauper Pug but typically brown rather than grey in colour.

First Norfolk record of larvae found in the Brecks in 1989 (G. Haggett).

Recorded in 28 (38%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1989.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Eupithecia millefoliata in Norfolk - G.M. Haggett. Ent. Rec. 104. 1992.
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
12/08/2024128TF63Heacham
04/08/2024127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
01/08/2024128TF90Watton
26/07/2024128TF63Dersingham
25/07/2024128TF63Heacham
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Forewing: 12-13mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Yarrow
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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