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Pimpinel Pug
Eupithecia pimpinellata (Hübner, 1813)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1845 / 70.165
Photo © Peter Buchner - Lepiforum

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Wormwood Pug
Eupithecia absinthiata
Forewing: 11-12mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Burnet-saxifrage
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
Status
Rare.
Dry, chalky habitats.

Records must be accompanied by a photo or specimen to confirm this species.

Verification Grade Comment: Rare in Norfolk

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 7 (9%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2003.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
August 2003+27TM17Scole
July 2003+27TM17Scole
June 1998127TG00Barnham Broom
1996127TG00Barnham Broom
31/07/1995+27TG20Norwich (Eaton)
July 1994+27TM17Scole
June 1994+27TM17Scole
1993+28TL88Thetford
1992+28TL88Thetford
23/07/1988+28TL79Cranwich Heath
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