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Wormwood Pug
Eupithecia absinthiata (Clerck, 1759)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1830 / 70.179
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Greatmoor 2011

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Foodplant:   Mugwort, Yarrow, Wormwood, Golden-rod and other herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Widespread and common across the region, in a wide range of open habitats.

Recorded in 63 (81%) 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
27/08/2022123SP40 - Wolvercote, Wytham, Wootton
11/08/20221322SU96 - Ascot / Sunninghill
10/08/2022124SP64 - Silverstone
10/08/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
08/08/2022124SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
Further info: Eupithecia absinthiata
 
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