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Eupithecia phoeniceata
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Cypress Pug
Eupithecia phoeniceata

(Rambur, 1834) 1855 / 70.159

An uncommon resident mainly in the south of the region but increasing and spreading north.

Found in gardens, parks and plantations.

Overwinters as larva. Adults can be easily disturbed from their foodplant while they fly from dusk and come readily to light.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 44 (31%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1999.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 10-11mm
Flight: August - September (May - Oct)
Foodplant:   Cypress species
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local (alien-foodplant)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
24/10/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
18/10/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
08/10/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
28/09/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
20/09/20242VC37 - WorcestershireSO87

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