2020 Annual Report for: Geometridae / Larentiinae (Eupetheciini)
For species seen in 2020 that had less than or equal to 100 records, full details are included; for more common species, the earliest, latest and highest count by vice-county are shown. The narrative for each species is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species. The tables in each species account summarise the previous status, and that for the current year.
For the maps, all records prior to 2020 are shown by a blue dot (the larger the dot, the more recent), with the current year's records shown in red. As previous records are superimposed on any report for 2020, new sites have greater emphasis (i.e. will show as 'more red').
In the species accounts, an asterisk next to a location indicates a new 10km square record; earliest ever dates are highlighted in orange, and latest ever in red. Initials in the species accounts refer to the recorders listed here. Please get in touch if you identify any omissions or errors, in particular if you have records that have yet to be submitted. Details of how to submit records can be found here.
70.141 [B&F: 1862] Double-striped Pug Gymnoscelis rufifasciata (Haworth, 1809) - Common
Common in parks, gardens, hedgerows, roadside verges, heathland, moorland and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and very common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-19 mm. Straightforward to identify, a good diagnostic feature is the strength of the two forewing fasciae, which are heavy in the costal half, and faint in the dorsal half. Larva feeds on the foliage of woody plants such as Holly, Ivy, Gorse, Broom, Heather, Rowan and Traveller's-joy, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1717 | 4122 | 1959 | 2019 |
| 11 | 16218 | 29941 | 200 | 2019 |
| 12 | 3167 | 5053 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 164 | 434 | 13 |
| 11 | 638 | 1192 | 12 |
| 12 | 138 | 217 | 10 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 02 Jan, 1 (JHa) Latest: Bonchurch, 11 Dec, 1 (JHa) Max count: Shanklin, 08 Aug, 13 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Fareham, 01 Jan, 2 (ADT) Latest: Totton, 23 Nov, 1 (LH) Max count: Southsea, 10 Apr, 12 (JRL)
VC12: Earliest: Alton, 07 Mar, 1 (BCA) Latest: Whitehill, 21 Oct, 1 (ASto) Max count: Farnborough, 30 Jul, 10 (KBW)
70.142 [B&F: 1858] V-Pug Chloroclystis v-ata (Haworth, 1809) - Common
Common in parks, gardens, hedgerows, scrub and woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common throughout, appearing to favour Hemp-agrimony and Clematis. Wingspan 14-19 mm. Unmistakable, but green may fade to yellow. Larva feeds on flowers of many different plants, including Dog-rose, Hawthorn, Hemp-agrimony, Clematis, Hawthorn, Bramble, Elder, Wild Angelica, Mugwort and Goldenrod, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 612 | 1153 | 1900 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1768 | 2019 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 813 | 974 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 71 | 110 | 5 |
| 11 | 60 | 65 | 4 |
| 12 | 42 | 50 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 18 Mar, 1 (JHa) Latest: West High Down Quarry, 20 Aug, 1 (IOu) Max count: Parkhurst Forest, 29 Jun, 5 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Southampton, 09 Apr, 1 (MEdg) Latest: Fareham, 18 Aug, 1 (KJW) Max count: Allbrook, 23 Jun, 4 (SI)
VC12: Earliest: Liss Forest, 10 Apr, 1 (RJM) Latest: Barton Stacey, 14 Aug, 1 (GCE) Max count: Chilbolton, 03 May, 3 (GCE)
70.143 [B&F: 1859] Sloe Pug Pasiphila chloerata (Mabille, 1870) - Common
Common in mature hedgerows, scrub and woodland edges throughout much of England. In Hampshire larvae recorded in numbers from blackthorn in the past, but rather uncommon to light, mostly in the New Forest, and occasionally elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight, where recorded in numbers in some years. Wingspan 17-19 mm. Similar to Green Pug P. rectangulata, but that species has postmedian line strongly toothed near costa, and Sloe Pug usually has salmon-pink (black in Green Pug) band at base of abdomen. Larva feeds on flowers of Blackthorn, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 19 | 212 | 1981 | 2019 |
| 11 | 80 | 68 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 36 | 24 | 1951 | 2016 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Shanklin, one, gen det, 17 Jun (IOu)
70.144 [B&F: 1860] Green Pug Pasiphila rectangulata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in parks, gardens, hedgerows, scrubland and woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread. Wingspan 17-21 mm. Unmistakable, but green coloration may fade, when sinuate apical border to central band is a helpful character. Larva feeds on flowers of Apple, Pear, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Wild Cherry and Japanese Cherry, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 472 | 841 | 1922 | 2019 |
| 11 | 4527 | 7464 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 1198 | 1943 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 28 | 49 | 7 |
| 11 | 110 | 131 | 3 |
| 12 | 37 | 42 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 02 Jun, 1 (JHa) Latest: Kingston, 22 Jul, 1 (ENes) Max count: Shanklin, 24 Jun, 7 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: East Cosham, 16 May, 1 (GGF) Latest: Southsea, 13 Aug, 1 (JGe) Max count: Romsey, 24 Jun, 3 (SLay)
VC12: Earliest: Yateley, 19 May, 1 (JHH) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 17 Aug, 1 (ASw) Max count: Anna Valley, Andover, 02 Jun, 3 (TJN)
70.145 [B&F: 1861] Bilberry Pug Pasiphila debiliata (Hübner, [1817]) - Nationally Scarce
Nationally scarce (Nb) on heathland, moorland and open woodland in southern England. In Hampshire very local amongst the foodplant in open woodland in the New Forest, Alice Holt and Pamber Forest. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1981. Wingspan 17-19 mm. Fairly unmistakable, although could be confused with Green Pug P. rectangulata. Larva feeds on Bilberry, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 1981 | 1981 |
| 11 | 85 | 51 | 1800 | 2018 |
| 12 | 23 | 115 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 33 | 33 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Pamber Forest, 33, 25 Jun (GJD)
70.146 [B&F: 1813] Haworth's Pug Eupithecia haworthiata Doubleday, 1856 - Local
Local in open woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens on alkaline soils throughout England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight well distributed on the chalk, more thinly in the north-east and New Forest. Wingspan 12-14 mm. Plain appearance, small size and lack of discal spot distinguishes adult from all but Lead-coloured Pug E. plumbeolata from which separated by ochreous base of the abdomen. Larva feeds on flower buds of Traveller's-joy and Cultivated Clematis, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 164 | 424 | 1977 | 2019 |
| 11 | 535 | 699 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 366 | 499 | 1940 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 13 | 16 | 3 |
| 12 | 8 | 9 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Romsey, one, 22 Jun; one, 24 Jun (SC); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 26 May (GCE); Allbrook, one, 21 May; one, 15 Jul (SI); Winchester, two, 23 Jun (THW); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jul; one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 01 Aug (SI); Lovedean, one, 10 Jun (ARJ); Hen Wood, three, 24 Jul (F.M.G.);
VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, three, 25 Jun (TJN); Harestock, one, to actinic, 24 Jul (GRog); Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 12 Jul; Wonston, one, to actinic, 17 Jul; Wonston , one, to actinic, 17 Jul (GCE); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 16 Jul (DAS); Basingstoke, one, 23 Jun; two, 26 Jun (MJW); Alton, one, to actinic, 07 Jul (BCA); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 13 Jul (ASto)
70.147 [B&F: 1811] Slender Pug Eupithecia tenuiata (Hübner, [1813]) - Common
Common in damp woodland, scrub, fens, sand-dunes, marshes, gravel pits and gardens throughout the British Isles; fairly common and well distributed in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-16 mm. A fairly small, plain brown pug with a prominent, roundish, black central spot, most likely to be confused with Maple Pug E. inturbata, which is paler, more ochreous and has three dark patches along the termen. Larva feeds within catkins of Goat Willow, Grey Willow and Eared Willow, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 36 | 56 | 1930 | 2019 |
| 11 | 461 | 407 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 137 | 109 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 26 | 36 | 5 |
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Romsey, one, 04 Jul (NRJ); Ashley, one, to actinic, 22 Jul (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 20 May; one, to actinic, 23 Jun (RAC); Allbrook, one, 22 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 14 Jul (SI); Winchester, one, 24 Jul (THW); Titchfield Haven NNR, four, 17 Jul (F.M.G. det. KJW); Catisfield, one, to actinic, 25 Jun (ALR); Fareham, one, 25 Jun (ADT); one, to actinic, 05 Jul; five, to actinic, 30 Jul; one, to actinic, 02 Aug; one, to actinic, 08 Aug; one, to actinic, 09 Aug (MLO); one, 23 Jun; one, ♀ , 02 Jul; one, 10 Aug (KJW); West Meon, four, at least three ♀s, 31 Jul (F.M.G.); Sway, one, to actinic, 22 Jul (S&SL);
VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 13 Jul (GJD); Farnborough, one, 25 Jun (KBW)
70.148 [B&F: 1812] Maple Pug Eupithecia inturbata (Hübner, [1817]) - Local
Local in woodland, hedgerows and scrub, particularly on calcareous ground throughout much of England, mostly in the south-east. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight rather uncommon, especially in the New Forest and on the Island. Wingspan 13-15 mm. The most likely confusion species is Slender Pug E. tenuiata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on flowers of Field Maple, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 26 | 32 | 1981 | 2017 |
| 11 | 194 | 180 | 1800 | 2019 |
| 12 | 121 | 120 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 19 | 26 | 3 |
| 12 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: East Tytherley, one, to actinic, 10 Aug; two, to actinic, 10 Aug; one, to actinic, 10 Aug; Kings Somborne, two, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 07 Aug; one, to actinic, 07 Aug (GCE); Fareham, one, to actinic, 15 Jul; three, to actinic, 17 Jul; one, to actinic, 19 Jul; one, to actinic, 20 Jul; two, to actinic, 23 Jul; one, to actinic, 30 Jul; one, to actinic, 06 Aug; one, to actinic, 09 Aug (MLO); one, ♀, 24 Jul; one, ♂, 26 Jul; one, ♀, 06 Aug (KJW); Wickham, one, ♀, gen det, 07 Aug; West Meon, three, two ♂, one ♀, 31 Jul (F.M.G.);
VC12: Wherwell, one, to actinic, 29 Jul; Crawley, one, to actinic, 30 Jul (GCE); Burghclere, one, 01 Aug (PBl); Pamber Forest, one, 13 Jul (GJD); Yateley*, one, 07 Aug; one, 08 Aug (JHH)
70.150 [B&F: 1816] Toadflax Pug Eupithecia linariata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in calcareous grassland, rough ground and gardens throughout the British Isles; present in most of Hampshire, but distinctly uncommon on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-20 mm. The main confusion species is Foxglove Pug E. pulchellata; in Foxglove Pug, the outer edge of the central cross-band is kinked at the costa, while in Toadflax Pug the central cross-band is gently curved at the costa. Larva feeds on Common Toadflax and Snapdragon, often in the capsules, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 29 | 21 | 1900 | 2019 |
| 11 | 462 | 397 | 1946 | 2019 |
| 12 | 204 | 183 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | 13 | 14 | 2 |
| 12 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 14 Sep (SDa);
VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 17 Jun (RBW); Totton, one, 14 Sep (LH); Romsey, one, 11 Aug (MB); one, 02 Jun (NRJ); Broughton, one, to actinic, 31 Aug (GCE); Winchester, two, 14 Aug; one, 21 Aug (THW); Ashley, one, to actinic, 07 Aug; Kings Somborne, two, to actinic, 07 Aug (GCE); Fareham, one, 16 Aug (KJW); East Cosham, one, 26 Jun (GGF); Horndean, one, to actinic, 14 Aug (PHog);
VC12: Cholderton, one, 31 Jul (TJN, HE); Chilbolton, one, field observation, 29 Aug (SLE det. GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun; one, 11 Aug (TJN); Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 16 Jun (GCE); Crawley, one, 21 May (TNo); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 21 May; one, to actinic, 10 Aug (DAS)
70.151 [B&F: 1817] Foxglove Pug Eupithecia pulchellata Stephens, 1831 - Local
Common in woodland, calcareous grassland, embankments and waste ground throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The main confusion species is Toadflax Pug E. linariata: in Foxglove Pug, the outer edge of the central cross-band is kinked at the costa, while in Toadflax Pug the central cross-band is gently curved at the costa. Larva feeds within flowers of Foxglove, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 212 | 244 | 1976 | 2019 |
| 11 | 2271 | 2570 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 548 | 606 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 32 | 43 | 2 |
| 11 | 77 | 86 | 3 |
| 12 | 30 | 31 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Cowes, 07 May, 1 (DNor) Latest: West High Down Quarry, 07 Aug, 1 (IOu) Max count: Cowes, 16 Jul, 2 (DNor)
VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 22 Apr, 1 (CTh) Latest: Fareham, 16 Sep, 1 (KJW) Max count: Wickham, 23 Jun, 5 (JRDS)
VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 03 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Basingstoke, 31 Jul, 0 (MJW) Max count: Chilbolton, 10 Jun, 2 (GCE)
70.152 [B&F: 1855a] Channel Islands Pug Eupithecia ultimaria Boisduval, 1840 - Nationally Scarce
Recent colonist and immigrant in southern England and on the Channel Islands, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire this southern European species was first recorded by John Langmaid in his Southsea trap on 29 June 1995, with another on 30 July that year. Exactly a year later than that last sighting, larvae were discovered in good numbers on Tamarisk on Sinah Common, Hayling, and in 1997 the first adults were captured on the Isle of Wight. Since then, it has become somewhat frequent at light around the coast of the Isle of Wight and coastal Hampshire from Southampton to Hayling, but remains rare to the west of the Test. Larvae remain confined to Hayling on the mainland, but more widespread on Wight. In 2021, there was a surprising sighting on an individual to a light trap in the north-east of Hampshire. Wingspan 13-17 mm. The most likely confusion species is Thyme Pug E. distinctaria, but smaller and lacking the black fascia of Thyme Pug. Larva feeds on Tamarisk, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 62 | 127 | 1981 | 2019 |
| 11 | 198 | 270 | 1981 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 12 | 20 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Freshwater Cliffs, one, 16 May; Freshwater Bay, one, 14 Sep (SDa); Wheelers Bay, one, 27 May; one, 16 Sep (ABu); Bonchurch, one, 21 May; two, 02 Jun; three, 07 Jun; two, 08 Jun; three, 11 Jun; two, 15 Jun; two, 19 Jun (JHa); Ryde, larva, one, field observation, in spun flowers of Tamarix gallica, 29 Aug (IOu)
70.153 [B&F: 1814] Lead-coloured Pug Eupithecia plumbeolata (Haworth, 1809) - Nationally Scarce
Nationally scarce (Nb) in open woodland and also in sand-dunes in parts of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local in woodlands where the foodplant grows, in particular in Pamber Forest and the New Forest. Wingspan 14-15 mm. The main confusion species are Slender Pug E. tenuiata, Haworth's Pug E. haworthiata and Valerian Pug E. valerianata. Larva feeds on flowers of Common Cow-wheat, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 18 | 1856 | 2018 |
| 11 | 167 | 319 | 1800 | 2014 |
| 12 | 64 | 269 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 14 | 13 |
Records by year
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Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 14 Jun; 13, 25 Jun (GJD)
70.155 [B&F: 1823] Netted Pug Eupithecia venosata (Fabricius, 1787) - Ireland only
Local in hedgerows, woodland rides, sea cliffs and gardens, mainly in chalk and limestone districts throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight rarely encountered, mainly on the chalk, with occasional wanderers far from known sources of the foodplant. Wingspan 21-24 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on seed capsules of Sea Campion and Bladder Campion, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 5 | 1976 | 2017 |
| 11 | 48 | 28 | 1951 | 2017 |
| 12 | 36 | 14 | 1951 | 2011 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
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Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Bonchurch, one, 21 May (JHa)
70.156 [B&F: 1852] Brindled Pug Eupithecia abbreviata Stephens, 1831 - Common
Common in deciduous woodland, especially of oak, but also in hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 19-22 mm. One of the earliest species of pug to emerge in Spring; the brown, nominate form often has a distinct white patch dorsad of the small central dot, but the melanistic form is fairly common, and cannot always be reliably separated from melanistic forms of other pug species. For non-melanistic forms, the most likely confusion species is Oak-tree Pug E. dodoneata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Pedunculate and Sessile Oak, and Hawthorn, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 452 | 1195 | 1981 | 2019 |
| 11 | 3887 | 10777 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 1356 | 4190 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 63 | 240 | 19 |
| 11 | 149 | 437 | 30 |
| 12 | 101 | 282 | 24 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 15 Mar, 3 (IOu) Latest: Bonchurch, 02 Jun, 4 (JHa) Max count: Shanklin, 21 Apr, 19 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Botley, 10 Mar, 1 (SLB) Latest: Locks Heath, 09 Jun, 1 (PAS) Max count: Kings Somborne, 17 Mar, 30 (GCE)
VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, 14 Mar, 1 (ASto) Latest: Warren Hill, Liss Forest, 06 Jun, 1 (RJM) Max count: Alton, 23 Apr, 24 (BCA)
70.157 [B&F: 1853] Oak-tree Pug Eupithecia dodoneata Guenée, [1858] - Common
Common in oak woodland, mature hedgerows and scrub throughout much of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this species emerges just as Brindled Pug is coming to an end. It is quite common in many places, and appears to have increased and extended its range in the area since the 1950's. Wingspan 19-22 mm. The most likely confusion species is Brindled Pug E. abbreviata, but Oak Tree Pug is smaller and paler, with a more prominent discal spot. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak and Hawthorn, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 212 | 547 | 1908 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1660 | 2358 | 1800 | 2019 |
| 12 | 414 | 608 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 31 | 88 | 10 |
| 11 | 119 | 197 | 5 |
| 12 | 50 | 95 | 9 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 08 Apr, 1 (JHa) Latest: Ningwood Common, 16 Jun, 1 (JMar) Max count: Bonchurch, 21 May, 10 (JHa)
VC11: Earliest: Ashurst, NF, 19 Mar, 1 (SAB) Latest: Allbrook, 15 Jun, 1 (SI) Max count: Ashurst, NF, 09 May, 5 (SAB)
VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 10 Apr, 2 (GCE) Latest: Liss Forest, 08 Aug, 1 (RJM) Max count: Yateley, 03 May, 11 (JHH)
70.158 [B&F: 1854] Juniper Pug Eupithecia pusillata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common on moorland and calcareous grassland on native forms of the foodplant, and gardens and parks on cultivated forms throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly widespread, and attached to cultivated juniper as well as the very local wild populations. Wingspan 17-21 mm. Shows a distinctive pale patch distad of the discal spot, and flies early in the year. Larva feeds on Juniper, over-wintering as an egg.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 2 | 1909 | 2003 |
| 11 | 57 | 39 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 106 | 258 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Allbrook, one, 01 Jun (SI);
VC12: Cholderton, present, 31 Jul (TJN, HE); Pamber Forest, three, 25 Jun (GJD)
70.159 [B&F: 1855] Cypress Pug Eupithecia phoeniceata (Rambur, 1834) - Local(alien-foodplant)
Naturalised through accidental introduction in garden plants, in gardens, parks and plantations throughout much of southern England. First recorded in Britain in Cornwall in 1959. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight following the first record in the county in 1965, this species began to establish itself on the Isle of Wight and along the mainland coast from 1973. It is now quite common and has spread inland at least as far as Basingstoke. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Monterey Cypress, Leyland Cypress and Lawson's Cypress.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 157 | 161 | 1960 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1922 | 2857 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 50 | 50 | 1981 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 17 | 23 | 3 |
| 11 | 59 | 65 | 3 |
| 12 | 8 | 9 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Cowes, 30 Aug, 1 (DNor) Latest: Afton Marsh, 28 Sep, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 19 Sep, 3 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Southampton, 06 Aug, 1 (MEdg) Latest: Pennington, 17 Oct, 1 (RFC) Max count: Totton, 07 Sep, 3 (LH)
VC12: Earliest: Yateley, 08 Aug, 1 (JHH) Latest: Church Crookham, 08 Oct, 1 (DDim) Max count: Whitehill, 04 Sep, 2 (ASto)
70.160 [B&F: 1835] White-spotted Pug Eupithecia tripunctaria Herrich-Schäffer, 1852 - Local
Local in woodland, hedgerows, marshes and fens, and on roadside verges throughout much of England and Wales; widespread and reasonably common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 17-21 mm. Easily identified by the presence of white spots on termen of both fore- and hindwings, on side of abdomen, and on back of thorax. Larva feeds on Wild Angelica, Elder, Cow Parsley, Hogweed, Wild Parsnip and Wild Carrot, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 119 | 149 | 1979 | 2019 |
| 11 | 882 | 907 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 415 | 418 | 1940 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 11 | 2 |
| 11 | 33 | 40 | 3 |
| 12 | 14 | 15 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Kingston*, one, 19 Jul (ENes); Rookley, one, to actinic, 09 May (JBa); Shanklin, one, 09 Apr; one, 11 Apr; one, 15 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 06 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 29 Jul; two, 02 Aug (IOu);
VC11: Totton, two, 06 May; two, 07 May; one, 08 May; one, 09 May; one, 20 May; two, 21 May; one, 22 May; two, 23 May; one, 25 May; three, 26 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 02 Jun; one, 08 Jun; one, 13 Jun (LH); Stanbrige Earls, one, to actinic, 04 Aug (JRMi); Romsey, one, 16 Jul (MB); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 07 Aug (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 10 Aug (RAC); Allbrook, one, 10 Apr; one, 23 Apr (SI); Winchester, one, 31 Jul; one, 04 Sep (THW); Fareham, one, 25 Jun (ADT); one, to actinic, 15 Sep; one, to actinic, 16 Sep (MLO); one, 21 May; one, 08 Sep (KJW); Wickham Common, one, 22 Aug (KC); Lovedean, one, 07 May; one, 10 Jul (ARJ); West Meon, one, 31 Jul; Hen Wood, one, 24 Jul; two, 04 Sep (F.M.G.); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 23 Apr; present, 09 Jun; present, 17 Jun; present, 11 Jul (JWP); Petersfield, one, to actinic, 23 Jul (RAll);
VC12: Nether Wallop, one, to actinic, 29 May; Longstock, one, to actinic, 29 May (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 30 Jul; one, 04 Aug (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 19 Jul; one, to actinic, 30 May; Wherwell, one, to actinic, 29 Jul; Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 23 Jul; Harewood Forest, one, to actinic, 23 Jul; one, to actinic, 23 Jul; Crawley, one, to actinic, 21 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 12 Jul (GCE); Basingstoke, two, 09 May (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 06 Aug (GJD); Alton, one, to actinic, 06 Aug; one, to actinic, 15 Aug (DBO); Lower Froyle, one, 26 Aug (EFig)
70.162 [B&F: 1857] Dwarf Pug Eupithecia tantillaria Boisduval, 1840 - Common
Common in plantations, gardens and parks throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-19 mm. Despite the name, a medium-sized pug, with a large, prominent, elongated discal spot, but otherwise rather plainly marked, the most likely confusion species is probably Oak-tree Pug E. dodoneata, which has a number of black dashes along the veins beyond the discal spot, and buff-coloured border alongside the costa and dorsum. Larva feeds on various coniferous trees, including Norway Spruce, Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 25 | 15 | 1976 | 2015 |
| 11 | 477 | 553 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 169 | 247 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 19 | 30 | 5 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Brockwood, one, 23 May; three, 05 Jun; five, 13 Jun; five, 19 Jun (SDut); Marchwood, one, 18 Apr (CTh); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 29 May (RBW); Romsey, one, 30 May (SLay); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 21 May (GCE); Romsey, one, 09 May; one, 21 May (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 26 May (GCE); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 21 May (KArb); Allbrook, one, 16 Apr; two, 09 May; one, 30 May (SI);
VC12: Basingstoke, one, 13 May (MJW); Yateley, one, 09 May; one, 27 May (JHH)
70.163 [B&F: 1856] Larch Pug Eupithecia lariciata (Freyer, 1841) - Common
Common in woodland, plantations and parkland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire, but scarce on the Isle of Wight where last recorded in 1995. Wingspan 19-22 mm. The small, white, raised crest at the distal end of the thorax, round black discal spot, and cross-lines which loop around the discal spot, help to distinguish this large, grey pug from Grey Pug E. subfuscata and Pauper Pug E. egenaria. Larva feeds on European Larch, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 0 | 1929 | 1995 |
| 11 | 194 | 111 | 1951 | 2017 |
| 12 | 89 | 60 | 1951 | 2017 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 29 May (PGS);
VC12: Cholderton, one, 08 Aug (TJN, HE)
70.164 [B&F: 1824] Pauper Pug Eupithecia egenaria Herrich-Schäffer, 1848 - Nationally Scarce
A rare Red Data Book species, restricted to mature lime woodland in the Wye Valley, and parts of East Anglia. In Hampshire has been recorded in the past from a few sites in the New Forest, but not since 1998, and annual in Northwood Park, Crawley, between 2004 and 2007. The first and so far only Wight record was in 2016. Wingspan 21-24 mm. The main confusion species is Larch Pug E. lariciata, which has sharply angulated postmedian fascia and white spot on crest of thorax. Larva feeds on flowers of Small-leaved Lime, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 2016 | 2016 |
| 11 | 11 | 55 | 1979 | 2019 |
| 12 | 8 | 10 | 2004 | 2007 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|
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Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Yateley*, one, ♀, gen det, 23 Jun (JHH det. AMD)
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70.166 [B&F: 1842] Plain Pug Eupithecia simpliciata (Haworth, 1809) - Local
Local on sea cliffs, saltmarshes, waste ground and other open areas throughout much of England and Wales, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight uncommon and chiefly coastal, although a few individuals have turned up in North Hampshire in recent years. Wingspan 21-23 mm. Sandy-grey with a distinctive, undulating, white subterminal fascia. Larva feeds on shoots of Goosefoot and Orache, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 39 | 33 | 1856 | 2018 |
| 11 | 291 | 245 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 37 | 28 | 1951 | 2018 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Portsmouth, two, 17 Jun; one, 12 Jul (IRT);
VC12: Whitehill, one, to actinic, 18 Jul; one, to actinic, 31 Jul (ASto)
70.168 [B&F: 1846] Narrow-winged Pug Eupithecia nanata (Hübner, [1813]) - Common
Common on heathland, moorland and downland, and in gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire very common on the heaths of the New Forest and the north-east, with occasional records elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight suggesting that it may have adapted to cultivated heathers. Wingspan 17-20 mm. One of the more easily recognisable pugs, with sharply angled cross-lines, and unique resting posture, often with hindwings concealed by forewings. Larva feeds on the flowers of various species of Heather, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 53 | 48 | 1900 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1917 | 3005 | 1930 | 2019 |
| 12 | 318 | 425 | 1951 | 2018 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 11 | 5 |
| 11 | 44 | 74 | 7 |
| 12 | 17 | 19 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: West High Down Quarry, five, 07 Aug (IOu); Freshwater Cliffs, one, 11 May (SDa); Blackgang Terrace, one, 15 Jul (IOu); Bonchurch, one, 02 May; one, 18 May; one, 21 May (JHa); Shanklin, one, 30 May (IOu);
VC11: Hale Purlieu, three, to actinic, 13 Aug; five, to actinic, 13 Aug (MCu); Acres Down, two, 08 Aug (CWlk); Matley Wood, NF, present, 05 Aug; Shatterford, NF, one, 14 Jul (RBW, MWa); Pig Bush, NF, one, 17 Jul; four, 18 Jul; Culverley, NF, six, 19 Jul (CL); Marchwood, one, 30 May (CTh); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 16 Apr (RBW); Ashurst, NF, one, 29 May (SAB); Romsey, three, 22 Apr; one, 30 May (MB); one, 23 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, to actinic, 04 Aug; one, to actinic, 08 Aug; two, to actinic, 09 Aug; four, to actinic, 11 Aug; one, to actinic, 14 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Aug; one, to actinic, 24 Apr; one, to actinic, 23 Jul; one, to actinic, 24 Jul; one, to actinic, 25 Jul; one, to actinic, 30 Jul; one, to actinic, 04 Aug; one, to actinic, 05 Aug; one, to actinic, 08 Aug; three, to actinic, 10 Aug; seven, to actinic, 12 Aug; one, to actinic, 13 Aug; three, to actinic, 14 Aug; three, to actinic, 15 Aug; one, to actinic, 16 Aug (RAC); Fareham, one, 17 Aug (KJW); Botley, one, to actinic, 26 Jul (SLB); Wickham Common, one, 24 Jul (KC); West Meon, one, 31 Jul (F.M.G.); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 23 Jul; one, 31 Jul (JSw); Sway, one, 22 Apr; one, 08 May; one, 09 May; one, 15 May; two, 24 May; one, 15 Jun (SKe); Milford on Sea, one, 31 Jul (MMcM); Norleywood, NF, present, 09 Aug (RBW, MWa); Southsea, one, 26 May (JRL);
VC12: Axmansford*, one, 03 May; one, 09 May (ACB); Liss Forest, one, 08 May; two, 25 Jul; one, 15 Aug (RJM); Alton, one, to actinic, 13 Aug (BCA); one, to actinic, 15 Aug (DBO); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 11 Apr; two, to actinic, 03 May; one, to actinic, 09 May; one, to actinic, 16 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, to actinic, 24 Jul; one, to actinic, 31 Jul (ASto); Castle Bottom NNR, one, ♂, gen det, 16 Aug; six, 16 Aug (JHH); Farnborough, one, 23 Apr; one, 03 May; one, 06 Aug (KBW); Yateley, one, 03 May; one, 19 May; one, to actinic, 31 Jul; one, 07 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 08 Aug (JHH)
70.170 [B&F: 1818] Marbled Pug Eupithecia irriguata (Hübner, [1813]) - Nationally Scarce
Nationally scarce (Nb) in oak woodland and mature hedgerows, in central-southern England, best known from Hampshire, where the species is a New Forest speciality, and often common there during May, but seldom reported anywhere else in the county. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 18-20 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak and Sessile Oak, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 219 | 242 | 1800 | 2019 |
| 12 | 21 | 10 | 1900 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Marchwood, one, 09 Apr (CTh)
70.171 [B&F: 1844] Ochreous Pug Eupithecia indigata (Hübner, [1813]) - Common
Common in coniferous woodland, plantations and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. Probably under-recorded in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, where the extent of known records correlate with those areas in which the recording effort is concentrated, and probably present wherever there are established pine trees. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Sandy-grey colour and elongated discal spot; usually rests with forewing almost covering hindwing. Larva feeds on Scots Pine, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 18 | 12 | 1941 | 2016 |
| 11 | 318 | 296 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 79 | 86 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 12 | 9 | 9 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Marchwood, one, 02 May (CTh); Woodlands, New Forest, present, 21 May (RBW); Ashurst, NF, one, 21 May (SAB); Totton, two, 09 May (LH); Stanbrige Earls, one, to actinic, 18 May (JRMi); Winchester, one, 08 May (THW); Lovedean, one, 26 Apr (ARJ); Sway, one, 26 May (SKe);
VC12: Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 03 May; one, to actinic, 09 May; one, to actinic, 16 May (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 26 May; one, 01 Jun (RHil); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 03 May; one, to actinic, 27 May (ASto); Farnborough, one, 09 May; one, 02 Jun (KBW); Yateley*, two, 26 May (JHH)
70.173 [B&F: 1825] Lime-speck Pug Eupithecia centaureata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common
Common in gardens, hedgerows, scrub and saltmarshes, and on roadside verges throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 20-24 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on such plants as Ragwort, Mugwort, Sea Wormwood, Burnet-saxifrage, Knapweed, Scabious, Hemp-agrimony, Yarrow, Traveller's-joy, Goldenrod and Wild Angelica, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 384 | 470 | 1850 | 2019 |
| 11 | 6949 | 10116 | 1945 | 2019 |
| 12 | 1166 | 1510 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 49 | 96 | 11 |
| 11 | 356 | 749 | 29 |
| 12 | 77 | 107 | 5 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 09 May, 1 (IOu) Latest: Freshwater Bay, 15 Sep, 1 (PBa) Max count: Kingston, 22 Jul, 11 (ENes)
VC11: Earliest: Southsea, 04 May, 1 (JRL) Latest: Fareham, 29 Sep, 1 (IMcP) Max count: Southsea, 08 Aug, 29 (JGe)
VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, 26 Apr, 1 (ASto) Latest: Alton, 22 Sep, 1 (BCA) Max count: Alton, 13 Aug, 5 (BCA)
70.174 [B&F: 1820] Pinion-spotted Pug Eupithecia insigniata (Hübner, 1790) - Nationally Scarce
Nationally scarce (Nb) along woodland edges and sunken lanes, in central and southern England, with records north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire this beautiful pug has a stronghold north of Winchester, between the Test Valley and Alresford, but is nevertheless rare and elusive. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Hawthorn, Crab Apple and Apple, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 2016 | 2016 |
| 11 | 26 | 16 | 1961 | 2011 |
| 12 | 49 | 49 | 1900 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|
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Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Northney, Hayling Island, present, 11 Apr (JWP)
70.175 [B&F: 1826] Triple-spotted Pug Eupithecia trisignaria Herrich-Schäffer, 1848 - Local
Local in fens, marshes, damp woodland and roadside verges, in England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight mostly inland, but rare and probably overlooked, as it tends not to come to light. Wingspan 15-20 mm. Combination of two streaks on costa either side of discal spot and lack of white tornal markings make this a fairly unmistakable species. Larva feeds on flowers of Wild Angelica and Hogweed, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 1909 | 1909 |
| 11 | 32 | 30 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 14 | 9 | 1951 | 1999 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Hen Wood, one, 24 Jul (F.M.G.)
70.176 [B&F: 1827] Freyer's Pug Eupithecia intricata (Zetterstedt, 1839) - Common(alien-foodplant)
Common in gardens, parks and plantations throughout much of England. In Scotland subspecies millieraria, known proverbially as Edinburgh Pug, occurs on moorland. In Ireland subspecies hibernica, known as Mere's Pug, occurs on the limestone of the Burren. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight usually found in suburban localities, in association with leylandii, and can be fairly common. Wingspan 20-24 mm. A possible confusion species is Pimpinel Pug E. pimpinellata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Juniper, Lawson's Cypress and Leyland Cypress, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 101 | 124 | 1900 | 2019 |
| 11 | 2409 | 3581 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 354 | 395 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 18 | 23 | 3 |
| 11 | 105 | 135 | 4 |
| 12 | 19 | 23 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Cowes, 09 May, 1 (DNor) Latest: Shanklin, 12 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: Bonchurch, 02 Jun, 3 (JHa)
VC11: Earliest: Catisfield, 22 Apr, 1 (ALR) Latest: Romsey, 16 Jun, 1 (NRJ) Max count: Sway, 09 May, 6 (SKe)
VC12: Earliest: Harestock, 26 Apr, 1 (GRog) Latest: Basingstoke, 21 Jun, 1 (DLev) Max count: Whitehill, 21 May, 3 (ASto)
70.177 [B&F: 1828] Satyr Pug Eupithecia satyrata (Hübner, [1813]) - Local
Common on chalk downland, heathland, fens, open woodland and rough ground throughout much of southern England; also on moorland in Scotland (subspecies callunaria) and Shetland (ssp. curzoni). In Hampshire fairly common on the chalk, notably at Broughton Down and Martin Down, with scattered records elsewhere and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 21-23 mm. Larva feeds on Meadowsweet, Common Ragwort, Devil's-bit Scabious, Common Knapweed, Heather and Cross-leaved Heath, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 10 | 1981 | 2015 |
| 11 | 110 | 156 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 59 | 38 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC12: Basingstoke*, one, 26 Jun (MJW)
70.179 [B&F: 1830] Wormwood Pug Eupithecia absinthiata (Clerck, 1759) - Common
Common in gardens, saltmarshes, woodland and grassland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common to common on waste ground and in woods and large gardens. Wingspan 21-23 mm. The main confusion species is Currant Pug E. assimilata, but Wormwood Pug is larger, with more distinct markings. Larva feeds on Mugwort, Yarrow, Common Ragwort, Wormwood, Sea Aster, Goldenrod and Canadian Goldenrod, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 145 | 157 | 1974 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1202 | 1162 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 341 | 287 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 14 | 23 | 5 |
| 11 | 17 | 17 | 1 |
| 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: West High Down Quarry, five, 07 Aug (IOu); Freshwater Cliffs, one, 09 Aug (SDa); Haseley Manor, two, 09 Jun; one, 06 Jul; three, 11 Aug; Borthwood Copse, Winford, one, 23 Jun; Shanklin, one, 08 May; one, 09 May; two, 15 May; two, 26 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 12 Jul; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 25 May (IOu);
VC11: Totton, one, 01 Jul; one, 08 Jul (LH); Romsey, one, 23 Jun (NRJ); Southampton, one, 31 Jul (MEdg); Fareham, one, to actinic, 19 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, to actinic, 10 Jul (SLB); Wickham Common, one, 17 Jul (KC); Portchester, one, 15 Jul; one, 22 Jul (JGe); Lovedean, one, 09 Jul; one, 11 Jul; one, 09 Aug (ARJ); Milford on Sea, one, 10 Aug (MMcM); Pennington, one, 27 May; one, 07 Aug; one, 13 Aug (RFC); Southsea, one, 14 Jul; one, 08 Aug; one, 09 Aug; one, 12 Aug (JGe);
VC12: Basingstoke, one, to actinic, 01 Jul (JHu); Liss Forest, one, 13 Apr; Warren Hill, Liss Forest, one, field observation, 19 Jul (RJM); Yateley*, one, 07 Aug (JHH)
70.182 [B&F: 1832] Currant Pug Eupithecia assimilata Doubleday, 1856 - Common
Common in gardens, allotments, hedgerows and open woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded in small numbers throughout, but easily overlooked. Wingspan 17-22 mm. The main confusion species is Wormwood Pug E. absinthiata, which is larger, with more distinct markings. Larva feeds on Hop, Black Currant and Red Currant, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 83 | 86 | 1856 | 2018 |
| 11 | 778 | 760 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 189 | 173 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 11 | 28 | 28 | 1 |
| 12 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Cranmore, present, to actinic, 21 Jul (CHic); Kingston, one, 24 Jun (ENes); Wheelers Bay, one, 10 Aug (ABu); Rookley, one, to actinic, 09 May (JBa);
VC11: Totton, one, 08 May; one, 09 May; one, 16 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 23 Jul (LH); Romsey, one, 08 Aug (MB); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 16 May (PGS); Chandlers Ford, one, 20 May (AMu); Eastleigh, one, to actinic, 03 May (KArb); Teg Down, one, to actinic, 25 Apr (EmPe); Catisfield, one, 10 Apr; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, 10 Aug (ALR); Fareham, one, 11 Aug (IMcP); one, to actinic, 01 Jul (MLO); one, 02 May; one, 16 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 09 Aug (KJW); one, 09 May (RJD); Botley, one, to actinic, 04 Aug; one, to actinic, 04 Aug; one, to actinic, 19 Sep (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 21 Jun; one, 25 Jun (IRT); Lovedean, one, 27 May; one, 07 Aug (ARJ); Petersfield, one, to actinic, 20 Aug (RAll); Sway, one, to actinic, 23 Aug (S&SL); one, 23 May (SKe); Southsea, one, 26 May (JRL);
VC12: Cheriton, one, to actinic, 15 Aug (DAS); Overton, one, 25 Apr (ACr); Basingstoke, one, 26 Apr (DLev); Castle Bottom NNR, present, netted, 18 May (JHH); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 07 Aug; one, 09 Aug (ASw); Farnborough, one, 16 May; one, 04 Aug (KBW); Yateley, one, 27 May (JHH)
70.183 [B&F: 1834] Common Pug Eupithecia vulgata (Haworth, 1809) - Common
Common in gardens, hedgerows, scrub, fens, heathland and woodland throughout lowland Britain. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-21 mm. Rather nondescript, with inconspicuous or absent central spot and weak cross-lines; pale subterminal line on forewing and pale tornal spot on hindwing the most conspicuous features. Larva feeds on various deciduous tree and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Sallow and Bramble, and herbaceous plants such as Common Ragwort, Yarrow and Hogweed, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 561 | 916 | 1978 | 2019 |
| 11 | 5361 | 7927 | 1900 | 2019 |
| 12 | 1997 | 3344 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 75 | 151 | 10 |
| 11 | 245 | 336 | 5 |
| 12 | 82 | 141 | 8 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Summary
VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 02 Apr, 3 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin, 26 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 21 May, 10 (IOu)
VC11: Earliest: Timsbury, 07 Mar, 1 (TRa) Latest: Southsea, 11 Aug, 1 (JGe) Max count: Sway, 19 May, 8 (SKe)
VC12: Earliest: Cheriton, 18 Apr, 1 (DAS) Latest: Warren Hill, Liss Forest, 08 Aug, 1 (RJM) Max count: Cheriton, 09 May, 8 (DAS)
70.184 [B&F: 1819] Mottled Pug Eupithecia exiguata (Hübner, [1813]) - Common
Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 20-22 mm. The main confusion species is Brindled Pug E. abbreviata, which is often nearly over before the first Mottled Pug appears, and has less conspicuous discal spot and black wedges. Larva feeds on Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Dogwood, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 110 | 116 | 1856 | 2018 |
| 11 | 1161 | 1493 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 823 | 1261 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 13 | 12 |
| 11 | 22 | 31 | 4 |
| 12 | 18 | 21 | 3 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Freshwater Cliffs, one, 11 May (SDa); Cowes, 12, to actinic, 23 Apr (DNor);
VC11: Marchwood, one, 28 May; two, 30 May; one, 20 Jun (CTh); Ashurst, NF, one, 21 May (SAB); Totton, one, 15 Jun (LH); Romsey, one, 02 Jun (SLay); one, 10 Apr; three, 12 Apr; two, 16 Apr; four, 22 Apr; one, 24 Apr; one, 26 Apr; one, 04 May; two, 08 May (MB); Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (GCE); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 13 Apr (PGS); Southampton, one, 07 Jun (MEdg); Winchester, one, 26 May (THW); Locks Heath, one, 09 Jun (PAS); Fareham, one, to actinic, 31 May (MLO); Botley, one, to actinic, 02 Jun; one, to actinic, 24 Jun; two, to actinic, 25 Jun (SLB); Wickham, one, 19 May (JRDS); Lovedean, one, 27 May; one, 24 Jun (ARJ); Sway, one, 09 May; one, 21 May; one, 08 Jun (SKe);
VC12: Broughton, one, to actinic, 29 May; Longstock, one, to actinic, 29 May; Wherwell, one, to actinic, 15 May; one, to actinic, 13 Jun; Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 16 Jun (GCE); Crawley, one, 25 May (TNo); Teg Down, Winchester, one, 27 May (CKn); Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 19 May; one, to actinic, 27 May (GCE); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 21 May; one, to actinic, 24 Jun (DAS); Basingstoke, one, 08 May; one, 09 May; three, 19 May; one, 26 May (RHil); Alton, two, to actinic, 21 May (BCA); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 16 May; one, to actinic, 25 Jun (ASto); Yateley, one, 09 May; one, 21 May; one, 26 May (JHH)
70.186 [B&F: 1841] Yarrow Pug Eupithecia millefoliata Rössler, 1866 - Nb
Nationally scarce (Nb) in waste ground, sand-dunes, shingle beaches, roadside verges and rough grassland, in south-eastern England, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a fairly recent arrival, first recorded in 1951 and now well-established on waste ground near the sea in south-east Hampshire and re-discovered on the Isle of Wight in 1998. Wingspan 19-23 mm. The most likely confusion species is Grey Pug E. subfuscata, but Yarrow Pug has a less rounded forewing and is less uniformly grey. Larva feeds on flowers and seedheads of Yarrow, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 2 | 1952 | 2016 |
| 11 | 261 | 288 | 1800 | 2019 |
| 12 | 15 | 34 | 1981 | 2017 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Portsmouth, one, 25 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 04 Jul (IRT)
70.187 [B&F: 1838] Tawny Speckled Pug Eupithecia icterata (Villers, 1789) - Common
Common in gardens, hedgerows, roadside verges, grassland, fens and open woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 20-24 mm. Nominate form simple to identify with large copper-coloured patch, form cognata, more common in northern populations, has much reduced copper-coloured patch and several cross-lines. Larva feeds on Yarrow and Sneezewort, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 58 | 42 | 1959 | 2018 |
| 11 | 611 | 608 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 269 | 236 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 11 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: West High Down Quarry, one, 07 Aug; three, 20 Aug (IOu); Freshwater Cliffs, one, 03 Aug (SDa);
VC11: Woodlands, New Forest, present, 09 Aug (RBW); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 07 Aug (GCE); Bitterne, two, 08 Aug (PAB); Portsmouth, one, 12 Aug; one, 25 Aug (IRT); Norleywood, NF, present, 09 Aug (RBW, MWa);
VC12: Cholderton, present, 31 Jul (TJN, HE); one, field observation, 11 Aug; two, field observation, 05 Sep (TJN, LF); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 03 Aug (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 01 Aug (ASw); Yateley*, one, 12 Aug; one, 08 Aug (JHH)
70.188 [B&F: 1839] Bordered Pug Eupithecia succenturiata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common
Common in open areas, waste ground, roadside verges and gardens throughout the British Isles, most numerous in south-eastern England; widespread in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, but has become less common in recent years. Wingspan 21-24 mm. Fairly unmistakable combination of brown border to termen and costa, with white thorax which contrasts with brown head and abdomen. Larva feeds on Mugwort, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 30 | 18 | 1980 | 2019 |
| 11 | 556 | 559 | 1945 | 2019 |
| 12 | 160 | 122 | 1951 | 2018 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Kingston, one, 16 Jul (ENes);
VC11: Totton, one, 24 Jun (LH); Wickham, one, 09 Aug (JRDS); Portsmouth, one, 25 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 16 Jul; one, 13 Aug; one, 24 Aug; one, 26 Aug (IRT); Pennington, one, 24 Jun (RFC);
VC12: Crawley, one, to actinic, 12 Aug (GCE)
70.189 [B&F: 1840] Shaded Pug Eupithecia subumbrata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local
Local on chalk downland, roadside verges, woodland rides, saltmarshes and sea cliffs throughout much of south-eastern England, with isolated colonies north to Yorkshire and North Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight relatively uncommon on chalk downland. Wingspan 16-20 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on herbaceous plants, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 26 | 23 | 1900 | 2019 |
| 11 | 235 | 393 | 1944 | 2019 |
| 12 | 84 | 133 | 1944 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | 6 | 17 | 12 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC11: Kings Somborne*, one, to actinic, 23 Jun; one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); Wickham Common, one, 01 Aug (KC);
VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 20 Jul (TJN); Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 16 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 12 Jul; one, to actinic, 25 Jun; one, to actinic, 25 Jun (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 29 May (MJW); Pamber Forest, 12, 25 Jun (GJD)
70.190 [B&F: 1837] Grey Pug Eupithecia subfuscata (Haworth, 1809) - Common
Common in a wide variety of habitats, from gardens, heathland and woodland, to downland and marshes throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 17-21 mm. A large, grey pug with a small discal spot, one of the commonest species of Eupithecia, and familiarity with this species is the key to the identification of other, less common species; a unicolorous form is very similar to unicolorous forms of Green Pug Pasiphila rectangulata and several other pug species. Larva feeds on various woody plants, including Hawthorn and Blackthorn, and herbaceous plants, including Ragwort and Yarrow, over-wintering as a pupa.
Records prior to 2020
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | First Record | Last Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 142 | 220 | 1981 | 2019 |
| 11 | 1321 | 1467 | 1951 | 2019 |
| 12 | 518 | 595 | 1951 | 2019 |
2020 records
| Vice County | #Records | #Individuals | Max Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| 11 | 16 | 18 | 2 |
| 12 | 33 | 34 | 2 |
Records by year
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
Record Details
VC10: Kingston, one, 24 Jun (ENes); Shanklin, two, 01 Jun; one, gen det, 07 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 05 Aug; one, 06 Aug; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 16 Jun (IOu);
VC11: Marchwood, one, 28 May (CTh); Romsey, one, 26 May; two, 01 Jun; one, 06 Jul (MB); one, 24 Jun (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 11 Jun; one, to actinic, 11 Jun; Ashley, one, to actinic, 23 Jun (GCE); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 24 Jun (PGS); Kings Somborne, one, to actinic, 15 Jul (GCE); Fareham, one, to actinic, 17 Jun (MLO); one, 07 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 09 Jul (KJW); Sway, one, 08 Jun; three, 09 Jun; one, 14 Jun; three, 17 Jun; two, 24 Jun; two, 25 Jun (SKe); Pennington, two, 27 May (RFC);
VC12: Longstock, one, to actinic, 29 May; one, to actinic, 29 May (GCE); Teg Down, Winchester, one, 05 Jun (CKn); Chilbolton, one, to actinic, 03 Jun; Goodworth Clatford, one, to actinic, 30 May; one, to actinic, 30 May; Crawley, one, to actinic, 30 Jun; one, to actinic, 17 May; Barton Stacey, one, to actinic, 22 Jun; one, to actinic, 08 Jun; one, to actinic, 08 Jun (GCE); Cheriton, one, to actinic, 02 Jun; one, to actinic, 24 Jun (DAS); Axmansford, one, 02 Jun (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 27 May; one, 29 May; one, 23 Jun (MJW); one, 01 Jun; one, 23 Jun (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 14 Jun (GJD); Liss, one, 16 May (LBe); Alton, one, to actinic, 27 May; two, to actinic, 07 Jun (BCA); one, to actinic, 13 Jun (NDP); Whitehill, one, to actinic, 30 May; one, to actinic, 01 Jun (ASto); Castle Bottom NNR, present, 25 Jun (JHH, AMD); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 30 May; one, 25 Jun; one, 02 Jul; one, 07 Jul (ASw); Church Crookham, one, to actinic, 20 May; one, to actinic, 21 May (DDim); Yateley, one, ♀, gen det, 09 Jun (JHH det. AMD)