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Triple-spotted Pug
Eupithecia trisignaria Herrich-Schäffer, 1848
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1826 / 70.175
Photo © John Edmund Chainey,  Nuthampstead, Hertfordshire (17/07/19)

Similar Herts & Middlesex Species
Currant Pug
Eupithecia assimilata
Common Pug
Eupithecia vulgata
Forewing: 10-11mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Wild Angelica and Hogweed.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

General comments
Extremely local resident.

Until fairly recently, our only verified county record was of larvae on Angelica at Brocket Hall, prior to 1890, and so the discovery of larvae on Angelica sylvestris at Scales Park, near the Essex border, on 28.ix.2012 was welcome news indeed. The species is not easily named and is without doubt overlooked. It is probably still to be found at further localities, but nevertheless probably is a rare species with us.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 6 (15%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest Records
Date#VC10k - General Area
13/07/2023120TL31 - Hertford
13/07/2022120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
21/07/2021120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
19/07/2021120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
05/08/2020120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
17/07/2019120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
18/08/2018120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
25/07/2018120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
23/08/2017120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
08/07/2017120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
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