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Yarrow Pug
Eupithecia millefoliata Rossler, 1866
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1841 / 70.186
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2017

Similar Upper Thames Species
Pauper Pug / Fletcher's Pug
Eupithecia egenaria
Grey Pug
Eupithecia subfuscata
Foodplant:   Yarrow, on the ripening seedheads
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

A relatively recent arrival that has been found locally over a wide area in region, which is situated near the edge of its current geographical range. The larva feeds slowly and requires grassland or rough ground where the sward is either un-managed or not cut until late autumn.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 27 (35%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1991.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
12/08/2022123SP51 - Bletchington, Otmoor, Murcott
06/08/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
05/08/2022122SU87 - White Waltham
01/08/2022122SU68 - Wallingford / Woodcote
28/07/2022122SU87 - White Waltham
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