Common Pug (Eupithecia vulgata) - Norfolk Moths - The macro and micro moths of Norfolk.

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Common Pug

Eupithecia vulgata

(Haworth, 1809)

1834 / 70.183

Norfolk status
Many habitats.
Similar to several other Eupithecia species.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Determination
	Common Pug - gen.det. J Wheeler
	Common pug (M) Lynford 11610 J Wheeler
	Common Pug (M) - Boughton - 9-7-10 J Wheeler

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Forewing:	10-12mm.
Flight:	Two generations May-June. Aug.
Foodplant:	Trees including Hawthorn and sallows
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

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