Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Photo © George Fowler,  Broxbourne, Hertfordshire (03/06/21)

Immature stages

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Lime-speck Pug
Eupithecia centaureata

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1825 / 70.173

General comments
Ubiquitous resident.

One of the few distinctive pug species, the Lime-speck has always been a very common species in the two counties. The larvae feed on the flowers of a rather wide range of low-growing and not-so-low growing plants.

Recorded in 37 (90%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/06/2024121TQ18 - Harrow / Wembley / Ealing
01/05/2024121TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
16/09/2023121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
15/09/2023120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
15/09/2023120TL31 - Hertford
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VC20 VC21 VC21 VC20
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Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: Two generations April-Oct.
Foodplant:   Many plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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