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Foxglove Pug
Eupithecia pulchellata Stephens, 1831
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1817 / 70.151
Photo © Ben Sale,  Broxbourne Woods, Hertfordshire (13/07/13)

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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
21/06/2024120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
10/08/2023120SP91 - Tring
27/07/2023121TQ17 - Brentford / Hounslow / Richmond
21/07/2023120SP91 - Tring
07/07/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
02/07/2023120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
01/07/2023120TL31 - Hertford
29/06/2023120SP90 - Berkhamsted
28/06/2023120TL10 - St Albans
28/06/2023120TL31 - Hertford
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