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Toadflax Pug
Eupithecia linariata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1816 / 70.150
Photo © Ian Barber,  25/08/2021 Bedford

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Forewing: 9-11mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Common Toadflax.
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 June to 15 September - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 17 (77%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1937.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/09/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
07/09/2022130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
14/08/2022130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
13/08/2022130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
09/08/2022130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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