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Plain Pug
Eupithecia simpliciata (Haworth, 1809)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1842 / 70.166
Photo © Roger Murphy,  27/6/2021 Clifton

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Forewing: 11-13mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Goose-foots and oraches.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

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

Recorded in 13 (59%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/08/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
09/08/2023130SP92 - Leighton Buzzard, Totternhoe
06/08/2023130TL15 - Great Barford, Eaton Socon
23/07/2023130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
19/07/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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