Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Slender Pug
Eupithecia tenuiata

(Hübner, 1813) 1811 / 70.147

General comments:
Widespread resident.

Considered to be under-recorded and more widespread than the map indicates. The adult flies well into September and is often the only "brown" pug encountered at that date,

Recorded in 32 (78%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/07/2024120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
29/07/2024120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
26/07/2024120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
24/07/2024+20TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
22/07/2024120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
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Forewing: 8-10mm
Flight: One Generation, late June - August
Foodplant:   Goat Willow, Grey Willow, Eared Willow
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3/4
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