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Pinion-spotted Pug
Eupithecia insigniata (H?bner, 1790)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1820 / 70.174
Photo © Keith Mitchell,  Stoke Goldington 03/05/2022

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Hawthorn
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Recorded over a wide area in the region, but apparently very local and uncommon. Found along hedgerows and in scrub. An elusive species that may be more widespread.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 27 (19%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
19/05/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
18/05/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
06/05/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
06/05/2022123SU59 - Abingdon(E), Didcot(N), Culham
05/05/2022122SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
Further info: Eupithecia insigniata
 
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