Narrow-winged Pug (Eupithecia nanata) - iMoths


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Narrow-winged Pug
Eupithecia nanata Prout, 1938
Geometridae : Larentiinae

1846 / 70.168

Photo © Kevin Leighton, 07/05/2013 - Stow Bardolph

Similar Norfolk Species
Satyr Pug Eupithecia satyrata

Scarce Pug
Eupithecia extensaria

Forewing:	9-12mm.
Flight:	One generation April-June. (Aug)
Foodplant:	Heather.
Red List:	LC (Least Concern)
Ex Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

Norfolk Status
One of the earlier Pugs to emerge in the spring.
Brecks, heathland and moorland.
Sometimes has a second generation in August.

Recorded in 50 (68%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2021.

Further info: Eupithecia nanata