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White-spotted Pug
Eupithecia tripunctaria Herrich-Schäffer, 1852
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1835 / 70.160
Photo © Melissa Banthorpe,  Chicksands wood 08/08/2010

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Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. Aug.
Foodplant:   Elder and Wild Angelica.
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 May to 31 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 20 (91%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1929.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
05/08/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
08/09/2023130TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
25/08/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
23/08/2023130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
22/08/2023130TL16 - Staploe, Eaton Ford
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