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Mottled Pug
Eupithecia exiguata (Hübner, 1809-13)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1819 / 70.184
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Brindled Pug
Eupithecia abbreviata
Forewing: 11-12mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Dogwood.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widely distributed.
Woodland, hedgerows, heath, fens and gardens.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
28/06/2025127TG23Thorpe Market / Gunton
27/06/2025128TF63Heacham
25/06/2025127TG23Trimingham
21/06/2025127TG21Norwich (Catton)
21/06/2025227TG10Cringleford (UEA)
20/06/2025128TF64Holme
19/06/2025127TG11Costessey
19/06/2025127TG13Hempstead
15/06/2025127TG03Melton Constable
14/06/2025127TG24Overstrand
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