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Foxglove Pug
Eupithecia pulchellata Stephens, 1831
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1817 / 70.151
Photo © Matthew Casey,  11/06/2021 - Hethersett

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Toadflax Pug
Eupithecia linariata
Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Foxglove.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Common and widespread in many habitats where Foxglove is found.

Larger but usually not as brightly-coloured as the similar Toadflax Pug, with the outer edge of the median band indented close to the costal edge. Flight period is also earlier in the year.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
14/08/2024128TL99Griston / Northacre
12/08/2024227TG14Sheringham / Beeston
31/07/2024127TG33Ridlington
25/07/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
24/07/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
22/07/2024128TL79Mundford
20/07/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
20/07/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
19/07/2024127TG11Horsford
19/07/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
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