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Grey Pug
Eupithecia subfuscata (Haworth, 1809)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1837 / 70.190
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Pauper Pug / Fletcher's Pug
Eupithecia egenaria
Yarrow Pug
Eupithecia millefoliata
Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Common and widespread.
The typical form is brownish, but the dark grey f. obscurissima is also quite common, especially in urban areas.

Grey pug has short and rounded wings compared to similar species.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
18/08/2024127TM29Saxlingham Nethergate
12/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
02/08/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
29/07/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
27/07/2024127TG23North Walsham
20/07/2024127TG11Horsford
09/07/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
09/07/2024127TG24Cromer
08/07/2024128TL79Mundford
08/07/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
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