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Cypress Pug
Eupithecia phoeniceata (Rambur, 1834)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1855 / 70.159
Photo © Janice Robertson,  Milton Keynes, Bucks, August 2023

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Cypress species
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local (alien-foodplant)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

A recent arrival to the region. Has become frequent in Berkshire and south Buckinghamshire. Less frequent further north, but increasing. Mainly found in gardens.

Recorded in 43 (55%) 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
28/10/2022324SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
25/10/2022124TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park
24/10/2022124SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
22/10/2022124SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
21/10/2022224SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
Further info: Eupithecia phoeniceata
 
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