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Foxglove Pug
Eupithecia pulchellata Stephens, 1831
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1817 / 70.151
Photo © David Hunt,  Harpenden, Hertfordshire (21/06/17)

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Toadflax Pug
Eupithecia linariata
Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Foxglove.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

General comments:
Widespread resident.

The moth is likely to be found wherever foxgloves grow in the area. Its ability to thrive in the urban zone doubtless depends on imported foodplants in gardens and parks

Recorded in 33 (80%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1938.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest Records
Date#VC10k - General Area
20/07/2024120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
16/07/2024120SP90 - Berkhamsted
10/07/2024120SP90 - Berkhamsted
01/07/2024120SP90 - Berkhamsted
29/06/2024120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
26/06/2024120SP90 - Berkhamsted
26/06/2024120TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
25/06/2024120SP90 - Berkhamsted
24/06/2024120SP90 - Berkhamsted
24/06/2024120TL31 - Hertford
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