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Eupithecia irriguata
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Marbled Pug
Eupithecia irriguata
(Hübner, [1813]) 1818 / 70.170

A rare resident in Herefordshire.

Found on mature oaks in parkland.

Overwinters as a pupa, adults come to light.

Verification Grade Comment: Extremely rare

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 6 (4%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 9-11mm
Flight: April - May
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
07/05/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
02/05/20211VC36 - HerefordshireSO34
26/04/20201VC36 - HerefordshireSO34
23/04/20191VC36 - HerefordshireSO34
08/04/20191VC36 - HerefordshireSO34

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