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Valerian Pug
Eupithecia valerianata (Hübner, 1813)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1821 / 70.181
Photo © Phil Dean

Similar Devon Species
Lead-coloured Pug
Eupithecia plumbeolata
Common Pug
Eupithecia vulgata
Forewing: 8-10mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Common Valerian.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 20 (21%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1906.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/06/202314SS42 - North Devon
15/06/202344SS42 - North Devon
11/06/202313SX46 - South Devon
11/06/202313SX65 - South Devon
05/06/202313SX65 - South Devon
Further info: Eupithecia valerianata
 
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