Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Photo © George Fowler,  Broxbourne, Hertfordshire (03/05/22)

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Brindled Pug
Eupithecia abbreviata
Juniper Pug
Eupithecia pusillata
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Oak-tree Pug
Eupithecia dodoneata

Guenée, 1857 1853 / 70.157

General comments:
Widespread resident.

Foster (1941) adds this species to the Hertfordshire list from Ware in 1933; the reason for the lack of earlier records is unclear. Today the moth is very common, though often hard to separate from
Brindled Pug. It should be noted that despite its colloquial name the larvae do not, apparently, feed on oak.

Recorded in 34 (83%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1918.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/06/2024120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
17/05/2024120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
11/05/2024420TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
10/05/2024220TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
09/05/2024121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
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Forewing: 8-11mm.
Flight: One generation April-June.
Foodplant:   Hawthorn, Oak
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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