A common resident found across the region, the form goossensiata Ling Pug recently raised from synonymy to species rank.

A species of gardens in urban and suburban areas, and woodland.

Overwinters as a pupa and comes to light in small numbers.

Note: Records of this species in areas of heathland and moorland are likely to be E. goossensiata.

E. assimilata Currant Pug is similar but much smaller, with more rounded wings and a larger white tornal spot.

Verification Grade Comment: Forewing measurement essential.

	Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 94 (67%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1887. Last Recorded in 2024. (Data up to end 2024) Additional Stats

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