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Eupithecia innotata
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Angle-barred Pug
Eupithecia innotata

(Hufnagel, 1767) 1848 / 70.169
=Eupithecia innotata f. fraxinata
=Ash Pug

A rare and declining resident.

A species of woodlands, hedgerows, parks and gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa and comes to light.

Note: The Continental species innotata and the British form fraxinata Ash Pug are now considered conspecific.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 23 (16%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1864.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 10-12mm
Flight: May - June, Aug
Foodplant:   Ash, Sea Buckthorn, Tamarisk, hawthorns, blackthorns and elder
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
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
19/06/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
10/09/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
27/07/20232VC39 - StaffordshireSJ91
17/05/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSO98
12/05/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO39

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