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Netted Pug
Eupithecia venosata (Fabricius, 1787)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1823 / 70.155
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Homefield Wood 2019

Similar Upper Thames Species
Pinion-spotted Pug
Eupithecia insigniata
Foodplant:   Bladder Campion
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Local but fairly widespread in the region, on calcareous grassland including verges and margins.

Recorded in 40 (51%) 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
16/06/2022223SU69 - Benson, Watlington
15/06/2022124SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
10/06/2022123SU69 - Benson, Watlington
07/06/2022123SU69 - Benson, Watlington
06/06/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
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