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Golden-rod Pug
Eupithecia virgaureata Doubleday, 1861
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1851 / 70.161

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Forewing: 10-11mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. Aug.
Foodplant:   Ragworts and Goldenrod.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

Bedfordshire status
Very rare resident

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 5 (23%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1935.
Last Recorded in 2018.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
14/07/2018130SP95 - Carlton, Harrold, Turvey
10/07/2018130SP95 - Carlton, Harrold, Turvey
07/05/2017130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
14/08/2004130TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
14/08/1983130SP92 - Leighton Buzzard, Totternhoe
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