Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Lead-coloured Pug
Eupithecia plumbeolata
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Marsh Pug
Eupithecia pygmaeata
(Hübner, 1799) 1822 / 70.154

Norfolk status
Local.
Marshy areas and coastal dunes.

Flies in sunshine around the flowers of the foodplant. occasionally comes to light.

Recorded in 27 (36%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
28/06/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
18/06/2023127TM29Shotesham
14/05/2023127TM29Shotesham
16/07/2022127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
26/06/2022127TG42Eccles
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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
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