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Cypress Pug
Eupithecia phoeniceata

(Rambur, 1834) 1855 / 70.159

Norfolk status
Local, formerly scarce.

Recent colonist, first recorded in Cornwall in 1959, now established and naturalised through accidental introduction via garden conifers throughout much of southern England from the Isles of Scilly to Kent, and South Wales. The species is spreading slowly north with recent Norfolk records. A single record from southern Ireland in 1993.

Peak emergence in August to September.

First Norfolk record in 1988. Not recorded again until 15/08/09 at Great Yarmouth.

Huge increase in records from 2023+.

Recorded in 29 (39%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1988.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
22/09/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
20/09/2024128TF63Dersingham
20/09/2024128TF82East Rudham
20/09/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
17/09/2024128TF41West Walton
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Forewing: 10-11mm
Flight: August - Sept (May - Oct)
Foodplant:   Monterey Cypress, Leyland Cypress, Lawson's Cypress
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local (alien-foodplant)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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