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Foxglove Pug
Eupithecia pulchellata Stephens, 1831
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1817 / 70.151
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2011

Similar Upper Thames Species
Toadflax Pug
Eupithecia linariata
Foodplant:   Foxglove
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Widespread and fairly common across the region, in woodland and other places where the foodplant grows.

Recorded in 59 (76%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
24/08/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
23/07/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
18/07/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
18/07/2022123SU69 - Benson, Watlington
17/07/2022123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
Further info: Eupithecia pulchellata
 
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