Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Photo © John Edmund Chainey,  Nuthampstead, Hertfordshire (23/09/13) - Ex larva found on Pimpinella major

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Pimpinel Pug
Eupithecia pimpinellata

(Hübner, 1813) 1845 / 70.165

General comments:
Extremely local resident

This moth has a strong affinity with the Upper Chalk. It is evidently well-established in North Hertfordshire. The single site in north-west Hertfordshire is at Aldbury, where it is also regarded as resident. There is an obvious need to look at suitable sites between these two areas and it is fairly predictable that the moth wll be found there. Odd reports from elsewhere presumably involve wanderers.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 10 (24%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1937.
Last Recorded in 2020.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/08/2020120TL33 - Therfield / Barkway
12/09/2019120TL33 - Therfield / Barkway
25/07/2018120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
01/09/2017120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
20/09/2015120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
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Forewing: 11-12mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Burnet-saxifrage
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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