2021 Annual Report for: Geometridae / Larentiinae (Eupetheciini)

For species seen in 2021 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is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species.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 2021 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 2021, 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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101879455419592020
1116690306892002020
123297526319512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1024757614
11721135615
1217425611

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Wheelers Bay, 11 Jan, 1 (ABut) Latest: Freshwater, 30 Dec, 1 (DCoo) Max count: Freshwater, 07 Oct, 14 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Botley, 15 Jan, 1 (SLB) Latest: Totton, 31 Dec, 2 (LHan) Max count: Boscombe, 21 Aug, 15 (GBro)

VC12: Earliest: Blackwater, 03 Mar, 1 (BDal) Latest: Alton, 08 Nov, 1 (DBO) Max count: Basingstoke, 08 Oct, 11 (MJW)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10683126319002020
111786202419512020
12850101619512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1038493
1153596
1238524

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Wheelers Bay, 16 Apr, 1 (ABut) Latest: Shanklin, 13 Aug, 1 (IOut) Max count: Wydcombe, 08 Jul, 3 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Botley, 15 May, 1 (SLB) Latest: Sway, 28 Aug, 0 (DMui) Max count: Milford on Sea, 15 Jul, 6 (MMcM)

VC12: Earliest: Pamber Forest, 12 May, 1 (GJD) Latest: Alton, 11 Aug, 1 (EFig) Max count: Burghclere, 17 Jul, 4 (PBlk)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102021319812020
11796819512019
12362419512016

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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Record Details

VC12: Crawley, one, 14 Jun (GCE)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1050089019222020
114595751519512020
121214196519512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10541059
111001305
12344810

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Cowes, 02 Jun, 1 (DNor) Latest: Totland, 27 Jul, 1 (RTer) Max count: Freshwater, 20 Jun, 9 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Dibden Purlieu, 28 May, 1 (RAC) Latest: Portsmouth, 06 Sep, 1 (IRT) Max count: Romsey, 14 Jun, 5 (MBak)

VC12: Earliest: Basingstoke, 09 Jun, 2 (GAH) Latest: Basingstoke, 22 Jul, 1 (MJW) Max count: Burghclere, 17 Jul, 10 (PBlk)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101019811981
11855118002018
122314719512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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Record Details

VC12: Pamber Forest, one, 16 Jul (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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1016442419772019
1154571219512020
1237551119402020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10186114
1117264
1217304

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 21 Jul; one, 24 Jul (RTer); Freshwater, one, 18 Jul; one, 31 Jul (DCoo); Freshwater Bay, two, 29 Jun; one, 15 Jul (SDav); one, 26 Jun; 10, 30 Jun; seven, 09 Jul; Freshwater, one, 01 Jul; one, 27 Jun; Mottistone Down, four, 07 Jul (PBar); Plaish, Carisbrooke, one, 24 Jul (KRyl); Rew Down, Ventnor, 14, 13 Jul; two, 15 Jul; eight, 13 Jul; four, 15 Jul; Bonchurch, one, 12 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Broughton, two, 25 Jul; one, 25 Jul; Ashley, one, 24 Jul; one, 26 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 19 Jul (GCE); Allbrook, one, 21 Jul (SIng); Winchester, one, 30 Jun; four, 04 Jul; two, 08 Jul; two, 16 Jul; three, 25 Jul (THW); Fareham, one, 01 Jul (MLO); two, females, 30 Jun (KJW); Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Portsmouth, one, 14 Jul; one, 18 Jul (IRT); West Meon, one, female, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. KJW);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 12 Jul; Crawley, one, 28 Jun; one, 04 Aug (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 01 Jul (MTay, CSul); Burghclere, two, 17 Jul (PBlk); Kempshott, two, 18 Jul; three, 21 Jul (GAH); Basingstoke, four, 01 Jul; two, 08 Jul; three, 19 Jul (MJW); Alton, one, 15 Jun; two, 20 Jul; one, 22 Jul; two, 25 Jul; two, 03 Aug (DBO); Whitehill, one, 15 Jul; one, 19 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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10365619302019
1147742919512020
1213710919512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1125262
12672

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 26 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 22 Jul (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 16 Jul (RBW); Romsey, one, 18 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 01 Jun; one, 08 May; one, 12 May; one, 13 May; one, 21 May; one, 26 Jul; one, 28 Aug; one, 02 Sep; one, 08 Sep (RAC); Valley Park, Chandlers Ford, one, 19 Jul (KArb); Brownwich cliffs, one, female, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW det. KJW); Botley Wood, one, 13 Aug (MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Fareham, two, 30 Jun (MLO); Botley, one, 15 Jun; one, 19 Jun (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 14 Jul (IRT); West Walk, one, female, 23 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. KJW); Hurn, one, 29 Jun; one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul (MJef); New Milton, two, 22 Jul (RPH det. GPal);

VC12: Basingstoke, two, 04 Jun (JEH); Alton, one, 08 Jul; one, field observation, 08 Jul (EFig); Blackwater, one, 15 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 31 Jul (BDal)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10263219812017
1121220518002020
1212712619512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10232
1119274
1216233

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Record Details

VC10: Plaish, Carisbrooke, two, 24 Jul; one, 25 Jul (KRyl);

VC11: East Tytherley, one, 14 Jul (GCE); Romsey, one, 18 Jul (NRJ); Broughton, one, 25 Jul (GCE); Brownwich cliffs, one, female, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW det. KJW); Fareham, one, 17 Jul (ADT det. KJW); one, 15 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; two, 20 Jul; two, 22 Jul; four, 25 Jul; two, 27 Jul; one, 31 Jul; one, 04 Aug; two, 17 Aug (MLO); one, 21 Jul; one, to light, 25 Jul (KJW); Botley, one, 26 Jul (SLB);

VC12: Crawley, one, 04 Aug (GCE); Burghclere, one, 17 Jul (PBlk); Kempshott, one, 18 Jul; one, 21 Jul (GAH); Basingstoke, two, 19 Jul; three, 25 Jul (MJW); Alton, one, 13 Jul; one, 15 Jul; one, 20 Jul; two, 22 Jul; two, 27 Jul; two, 05 Aug; one, 11 Aug (DBO); Blackwater, one, 27 Jul; two, 31 Jul; one, 11 Aug (BDal)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10302219002020
1147340919462020
1220918919512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10452
1119192
128136

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 18 Sep (SDav); Cowes, one, 26 Aug (DNor);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 28 May (RBW); Totton, one, 03 Aug (LHan); Romsey, one, 28 May; two, 11 Jun (NRJ); Broughton, one, 25 Jul; one, 15 Aug; Crawley, one, 17 Jul (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 04 Jun (MEdg); Allbrook, one, field observation, 01 Jun; one, 01 Jul (SIng); Winchester, one, 16 Jul; one, 20 Aug (THW); Crawley, one, 17 Jul (GCE); Fareham, one, to light, 24 Aug; one, to light, 26 Aug (KJW); East Cosham, one, 31 Jul; one, 06 Sep (GGF); Horndean, one, 02 Sep (PHog); Avon Tyrell, one, to artificial light, 06 Aug (RBas);

VC12: Stockbridge Down NT, larva, one, field observation, 05 Aug (MDuf); Goodworth Clatford, one, 21 Jul (GCE); Headley Gravel Pit, larva, six, field observation, on toadflax plants, 08 Aug (GJD); Ropley, one, 19 Aug (TJN, LFom); Basingstoke, one, 06 Sep; one, 07 Sep (MJW); one, 18 Jul (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 24 Jun (GJD)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1024428719762020
112332264819512020
1256762519512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1028332
111041253
1242544

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No Larval records to show.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 20 Apr, 1 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin, 18 Jul, 2 (IOut) Max count: Freshwater, 15 Jun, 2 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Horndean, 02 May, 1 (PHog) Latest: Fareham, 20 Aug, 1 (KJW) Max count: Ashley Heath, 30 Jun, 3 (SDut)

VC12: Earliest: Beech, 10 May, 1 (NDP) Latest: Basingstoke, 25 Aug, 1 (MJW) Max count: Basingstoke, 21 Aug, 4 (MJW)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107314719812020
1119626619812019

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
109102
12111

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, 06 Jun; one, 20 Aug (DCoo); Freshwater Bay, one, 07 Oct (SDav); Wheelers Bay, one, 24 Aug (ABut); Osborne Valley Walk, one, field observation, gen det, 01 Jun (IOut); Seaview, one, 29 Jul; two, 01 Aug; one, 02 Aug; one, 03 Aug (J&SMas);

VC12: New Vice-county Record: Farnborough, one, 02 Jun (KBW)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1061818562018
1116731918002014
126528219512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12133

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: Pamber Forest, three, 24 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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011619762020
11482819512017
12361419512011

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111

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VC10: Newport, one, 29 Jun (DPl)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10515143519812020
1139861109019512020
121433439219512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10306413
117816215
125810811

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Cranmore, 22 Mar, 1 (CHic) Latest: Shanklin Upper Chine, 03 Jun, 1 (IOut) Max count: Shanklin, 08 May, 13 (IOut)

VC11: Earliest: Botley, 27 Mar, 1 (SLB) Latest: Hurn, 01 Jun, 1 (MJef) Max count: Botley Wood, 09 Apr, 15 (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Hinton Ampner, 21 Mar, 1 (ASD) Latest: Basingstoke, 04 Jun, 1 (JEH) Max count: Whitehill, 09 May, 11 (ASto)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1024363519082020
111758247418002020
1246072319512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1027718
1137423
1223304

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VC10: Freshwater Bay, two, 28 May (SDav); Bonchurch, two, 27 Apr; one, 29 Apr; one, 30 Apr; four, 02 May; two, 08 May; three, 09 May; four, 10 May; three, 12 May; five, 13 May; four, 15 May; two, 17 May; three, 18 May; four, 19 May; one, 22 May; two, 29 May; one, 31 May; three, 01 Jun; two, 02 Jun; one, 05 Jun; two, 06 Jun; one, 07 Jun; one, 11 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, five, 08 May; Osborne Valley Walk, eight, field observation, 01 Jun (IOut); Wootton Bridge, one, 07 May (DElm);

VC11: Marchwood, three, 29 May; one, 31 May; two, 14 Jun (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 31 Mar (RBW); Totton, one, 05 Jun; one, 09 Jun (LHan); Lee, nr Nursling, two, 28 May (CTha); Woodley, one, 14 May (NBin); Romsey, one, 27 Apr; one, 28 May; one, 29 May (NRJ); Ashley, one, 27 Apr; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 09 May; one, 09 May; one, 02 Jun (GCE); Chandlers Ford, one, 15 May (AMur det. CVin); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 09 May; one, 28 May (MEdg); Barn Piece, Eastleigh, one, 23 Apr (KArb); Allbrook, two, 20 Apr; one, 29 May (SIng); Winchester, one, 08 May; one, 14 May; one, 28 May; two, 11 Jun (THW); Fareham, one, female, 09 May; one, 27 Jun (KJW); Botley, one, 17 May (SLB); Hurn, one, 28 Apr; one, 01 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 09 May (DMui); Milford-on-sea Nature Reserve, one, 08 May; one, to light, 10 May (GBro); Pennington, one, 02 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 02 Jul (RFC);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 28 May; Crawley, one, 15 May; one, 31 May (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 23 Apr; three, 12 May; one, 02 Jun (GAH); Ecchinswell, one, 02 Jun (MJN); Beech, one, 09 May; one, 10 May (NDP); Pamber Forest, one, 12 May; one, 02 Jun (GJD); Alton, one, 18 May (BCA); one, 01 Jun; one, 06 Jun; one, 08 Jun (DBO); Whitehill, two, 09 May; one, 28 May (ASto); Farnborough, one, 02 Jun (MThop); Blackwater, two, 27 Apr; four, 09 May; one, 18 May; one, 14 Jun (BDal); Farnborough, one, 01 Jul (KBW)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1017418419602020
111981292019512020
12575819812020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
108103
1179994
1215172

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No Larval records to show.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 01 Sep, 1 (RTer) Latest: Freshwater, 12 Oct, 1 (DCoo) Max count: Freshwater, 07 Oct, 3 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Botley, 19 Jun, 1 (SLB) Latest: Furzehill, NF, 08 Oct, 1 (SLoa) Max count: Pennington, 17 Sep, 4 (RFC)

VC12: Earliest: Blackwater, 22 Aug, 1 (BDal) Latest: Blackwater, 23 Oct, 1 (BDal) Max count: Blackwater, 01 Sep, 2 (BDal)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1012916019792020
1190593319512020
1241541219402020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1010112
1129365
129102

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VC10: Totland, one, 26 Jun (RTer); Freshwater, one, 20 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 25 Aug (DCoo); Newport*, one, 03 Aug (DPl); Wheelers Bay, one, 14 Jun (ABut); Shanklin, one, 04 Aug; two, field observation, 11 Aug; one, 13 Aug; Osborne Valley Walk, one, 22 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Ashley Heath, one, 30 Jun (SDut); Marchwood, one, 29 May (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 26 Jul (RBW); Totton, one, 26 May; two, 29 May; one, 31 May; one, 01 Jun; one, 02 Jun; one, 08 Jun; five, 14 Jun; one, 15 Jun (LHan); Upton, one, 04 Aug (PHac); Romsey, one, 31 May; one, 02 Jun (MBak); one, 23 Jun (NRJ); Broughton, one, 15 Aug; Ashley, one, 24 Jul; Crawley, one, 04 Aug (GCE); Fareham, one, 01 Aug; one, 04 Aug (ADT); one, 30 Jul; one, 30 Aug; one, 01 Sep (MLO); one, to light, 26 Jul; one, to light, 29 Jul (KJW); Wickham Common, three, gen det, 28 May (KCok, RJD, MLO, DWal); Milford on Sea, two, 02 Jun; one, 11 Jun; one, 13 Aug (MMcM);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 11 Aug (TJN, LFom); Goodworth Clatford, one, 08 Aug; one, 10 Aug (JMor); Crawley, one, 10 Aug (GCE); Basingstoke, two, 14 Jun (Unknown); Mapledurwell, one, 11 Aug (MBot); Alton, one, 11 Aug; one, 22 Aug (DBO); Blackwater, one, 27 Jul (BDal)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10251519762015
1147956619512020
1217124919512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11982
1264136

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VC11: Holmsley Woods, NF, one, field observation, 14 May (JNew); Woodlands, NF, present, 28 May (RBW); Romsey, two, 02 Jun; one, 10 Jun (MBak); Wickham Common, one, gen det, 28 May (KCok, RJD, MLO, DWal); Merritown Heath, present, 28 May (DFoo); Hurn, one, 08 May; one, 11 May; one, 01 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 28 May; Harewood Forest, one, 01 Jun (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 28 May (MTay, CSul); Whitehill, one, 14 May (ASto); Minley Wood, 36, field observation, 14 Jun (BDal); Farnborough, one, 02 Jun (KBW)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102019291995
1119511219512020
12896119512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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VC12: Basingstoke, one, 08 Jul (MJW)

70.165 [B&F: 1845] Pimpinel Pug Eupithecia pimpinellata (Hübner, [1813]) - Nationally Scarce

Local on calcareous grassland, downland, quarries, roadside verges and woodland rides throughout much of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight the moth is seldom seen, but larvae are often common on the foodplant on the downs, though they are usually very heavily parasitised. Wingspan 20-23 mm. Could be overlooked as Freyer's Pug E. intricata, which also has a dark band at the base of the abdomen, but Pimpinel Pug has larger discal spot and is distinctly grey along the costa. May be overlooked at light, and more reliably recorded in the larval stage, when larvae are relatively easy to find where they are present. Larva feeds on seed capsules of Burnet-saxifrage, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108118002001
11281218002016
12184719402003

2021 records

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11111

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VC11: Broughton, one, 15 Aug (GCE)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10393318562018
1128624219512020
12393019512020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
113108
12331

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VC10: Brighstone, one, 04 Aug (TDov);

VC11: Swaythling, Southampton, one, 24 Jul; eight, 27 Jul (MEdg); Portsmouth, one, 22 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Alton, one, 22 Jul; one, 25 Jul (DBO); Whitehill, one, 29 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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10605919002020
111927303719302020
1234145519512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
1126303
1210112

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 31 May; one, 06 Jun (DCoo);

VC11: Ashley Heath, three, 28 May; one, 28 Aug (SDut); Ibsley Common, one, field observation, 29 Jul (MSP, AMD, RFox); Burley, one, 24 Jul (PBry); Holmsley Woods, NF, two, field observation, 14 May (JNew); Burley, NF, one, 17 May; one, 24 Jun; one, 14 Jul (NDP); Wilverley Plain, NF, three, 24 Jun (PBar); Ances Wood, New Forest, present, field observation, 02 Jul (JNew); Marchwood, one, 02 Jun (CTha); Totton, one, 09 Jun; one, 11 Sep (LHan); Broughton, one, 15 Aug (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 05 Sep (RAC); West Meon, two, checked by KJWheeler, 03 Sep (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Winton Recreation Ground, Christchurch, two, 13 Jul (JCla); Merritown Heath, present, 28 May; present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 30 Jun; one, 06 Sep (MJef); New Milton, one, 28 May; one, 03 Jun (RPH); Pennington, one, 02 Jun; one, 12 Jun; one, 29 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 11 Aug; one, 14 Aug (TJN, LFom); Whitehill, one, 24 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 06 Aug; one, 11 Aug; two, 14 Aug (ASto); Yateley Common, one, field observation, 26 May; Blackwater, one, 12 Sep (BDal)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10181219412016
1132129319512020
12899719512020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10232
11111
12661

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VC10: Cowes, one, 09 Jun; two, 12 Jun (DNor);

VC11: Romsey, one, 27 May (MBak);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 29 May (TJN, LFom det. TJN); Basingstoke, one, 02 Jun (GAH); one, 18 Jul (RHil); Pamber Forest, one, 02 Jun (GJD); Alton, one, 03 Jun (BCA); Whitehill, one, 02 Jun (ASto)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1043657518502020
1172431078319452020
121246162319512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1050552
1134257310
121081384

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Alverstone, 18 May, 1 (DFai) Latest: Wydcombe, 06 Sep, 1 (IOut) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 29 Jun, 2 (SDav)

VC11: Earliest: Botley, 18 May, 1 (SLB) Latest: Fareham, 23 Sep, 1 (MLO) Max count: Botley, 25 Aug, 10 (SLB)

VC12: Earliest: Teg Down, Winchester, 26 May, 1 (CKni) Latest: Lower Froyle, 07 Sep, 1 (SFC) Max count: Barton Stacey, 29 Aug, 4 (GCE)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120162016
11271619612020
12484819002019

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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VC11: Totton, one, 07 Sep (LHan)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101019091909
11293119712020
1211919511999

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11111

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VC11: Chandlers Ford, one, 28 Jun (BEll)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011914719002020
112522372619512020
1238543119512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1024374
11821276
1228517

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VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 10 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Shanklin, 29 Jun, 1 (IOut) Max count: Freshwater, 15 Jun, 4 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Southsea, 27 May, 1 (JRL) Latest: Portsmouth, 17 Jul, 1 (IRT) Max count: Totton, 15 Jun, 6 (LHan)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, 01 Jun, 1 (ASto) Latest: Alton, 01 Jul, 1 (EFig) Max count: Alton, 16 Jun, 7 (EFig)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1051019812015
1111015619512019
12573719512020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1167334

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VC11: Broughton Down, 15, 12 Jun; one, 12 Jun (MBot); Fareham, one, 08 Jul (MLO); West Meon, 34, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Old Winchester Hill, 17, 11 Jun; five, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1015918019742020
111209116919512020
1234328919512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1014183
1118192
12331

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VC10: Totland, one, 19 Jun; one, 26 Jun (RTer); Freshwater, one, 09 Jun (DCoo); Freshwater Bay, two, 29 Jun (SDav); one, 30 Jun; Freshwater, one, 03 Jul; Mottistone Down, three, gen det, 07 Jul (PBar); Newport, one, 02 Jul (DPl); Wydcombe, one, 08 Jul (IOut); Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 11 Jul (PBar); Bonchurch, one, 05 Jun; one, 07 Jun (JHa); Shanklin, two, 29 Jun; one, 20 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Romsey, one, bred ex larvae, larvae found on Achillea sp last year,pupated and emerged 08/06/2021, 08 Jun; one, 10 Jun (MBak); Winchester, one, 11 Jun (THW); Fareham, one, 10 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 12 Aug (ADT); one, 21 Jul; one, 10 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 30 Aug (MLO); one, 22 Jul; two, to light, large females, 14 Aug (KJW); Portsmouth, one, 19 Jul; one, 20 Jul (IRT); West Meon, one, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Hurn, one, 19 Jul; one, 16 Aug (MJef); Pennington, one, 14 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Alton, one, 07 Jul (BCA); Whitehill, one, 21 Jul; one, 11 Aug (ASto)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10889018562020
1180178219512020
1219517819512020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10562
1130333
1216172

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VC10: Totland, one, 31 May; one, 23 Jun (RTer); Newport, one, 22 Jul; two, 04 Aug (DPl); Shanklin, one, 27 May (IOut);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 31 May; one, 09 Aug; one, 13 Aug; three, 15 Aug; one, 19 Aug; one, 31 Aug (CTha); Totton, one, 31 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 06 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 10 Aug; one, 11 Aug (LHan); Romsey, one, 04 Jun (MBak); one, 28 Aug (NRJ); Blackfield, one, 30 Aug (SJJ); Lee-on-Solent, one, 26 Aug; one, 03 Sep (IHrg); Fareham, two, 26 Aug (IMcP); one, 15 Aug; one, 28 Aug (MLO); one, 16 Jun; one, to light, 02 Aug (KJW); Botley, one, 04 Jul (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 16 Jul (IRT); Old Winchester Hill, one, confirmed by KJWheeler, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Petersfield, one, 12 May; one, 14 May; one, 01 Jun (RAll); Pennington, one, 02 Jun (RFC);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Goodworth Clatford, one, 10 Aug; one, 11 Aug (JMor); Teg Down, Winchester, one, 11 Aug (CKni); Barton Stacey, one, 29 Aug (GCE); Burghclere, one, 29 Aug (PBlk); Axmansford, one, 02 Jun (ACB); Old Basing, Basingstoke, one, 20 Jun (SVic); Whitehill, one, 12 May; one, 24 Jul; one, 31 Jul; two, 14 Aug; one, 18 Aug (ASto); Hammer Vale, one, 19 Aug; one, 25 Aug (ASwa); Farnborough, one, 06 Aug (KBW)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10636106719782020
115593831019002020
122072345919512020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
105812214
1116121510
1263954

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VC10: Earliest: Newport, 15 May, 1 (SuHug) Latest: Shanklin, 18 Jul, 2 (IOut) Max count: Freshwater, 15 Jun, 14 (DCoo)

VC11: Earliest: Marchwood, 02 May, 1 (CTha) Latest: Sway, 17 Aug, 1 (S&SLan) Max count: Hilltop, The Hangers, 12 Jun, 10 (SIng)

VC12: Earliest: Blackwater, 14 May, 1 (BDal) Latest: Harestock, 28 Jul, 1 (GRog) Max count: Basingstoke, 14 Jun, 4 (RHil)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011212918562020
111185152619512020
12835127119512020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
1130353
1221273

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VC10: Newport, one, 08 Jul (DPl);

VC11: Broughton Down, present, 12 Jun (DTay det. MBot); Marchwood, one, 16 Jun (TDCh); one, 16 Jun; one, 18 Jun; one, 29 Jun; two, 09 Jul; three, 15 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 26 Jul (CTha); Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun (GCE); Romsey, one, 09 Jun (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 09 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, two, 02 Jun; one, 02 Jun (GCE); Itchen Valley CP, one, 16 Jul (CTha); Winchester, one, 11 Jun; one, 04 Jul (THW); Fareham, one, 01 Jun (IMcP); one, 31 May (MLO det. KJW); Botley, one, 27 Apr; one, 14 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 24 Jul (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, two, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); Portsmouth, one, 13 Jul (IRT); West Walk, one, 04 Jun; Old Winchester Hill, two, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Milford on Sea, one, 02 Jun (MMcM);

VC12: Little Somborne, one, 28 May; Crawley, one, 31 May; one, 31 May; one, 14 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 10 Jun (GCE); Basingstoke, three, 02 Jun (GAH); Beech, one, 28 May (NDP); Basingstoke, two, 02 Jun; one, 14 Jun (MJW); two, 04 Jun; two, 07 Jun (JEH); Pamber Forest, one, 09 Jun; two, 02 Jun (GJD); Liss, one, 29 May (LBen); Alton, one, 10 Jun; one, 13 Jun (DBO); Whitehill, one, 05 Jun (ASto); Blackwater, one, 03 Jun; one, 05 Jun; one, 11 Jun (BDal); Farnborough, one, 02 Jun (KBW)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
107219522016
1126329018002020
12132719812017

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11572
12111

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VC10: Freshwater, one, gen det, 08 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Portsmouth, one, 04 Jul; two, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, gen det, 21 Jul (IRT); West Meon, two, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Minley Wood, one, field observation, 17 Jul (BDal)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10614719592020
1161060719512020
1226923619512020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11331
12551

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VC10: Freshwater, one, 11 Aug (DCoo); Wheelers Bay, one, 07 Sep (ABut);

VC11: Lee-on-Solent, one, 20 Aug; one, 21 Aug (IHrg); Pennington, one, 31 May (RFC);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 10 Sep (TJN); Hinton Ampner, one, 12 Aug (ASD); Alton, one, 29 Aug (DBO); Whitehill, one, 14 Aug; one, 01 Sep (ASto)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10311919802020
1154955019452020
1215511819512020

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11221

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Record Details

VC10: Alverstone, one, 27 Aug (DFai);

VC11: Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 11 Aug (GCE); Winchester, one, 11 Jun (THW)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10262319002019
1123639519442020
129115119442020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
1186830
12442

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 30 Jun; Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 11 Jul; one, 15 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Broughton Down, 15, 12 Jun (MBot, DTay det. MBot); one, 12 Jun (MBot); Broughton, one, 13 Jun; one, 08 Jul (GCE); West Meon, 30, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Old Winchester Hill, 18, 11 Jun; two, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 02 Jul (TJN, LFom, HEdm); Morn Hill, Winchester, present, 12 Jun (DAS); two, 12 Jun (CBey, DAS, PDF et al); one, 17 Jul (CBey, DAS, PDF)

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 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014922819812020
111308146119512020
1254962419512020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1013162
1131433
1216203

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Headon Warren & Undercliff, one, field observation, 26 Jun (DCoo); Totland, one, 20 Jun (RTer); Freshwater, two, 13 Jul; two, 18 Jul (DCoo); Freshwater Bay, one, 30 Jun; Freshwater, one, 26 Jun; one, 29 Jun; Rew Down, Ventnor, one, 13 Jul; one, 11 Jul; Bonchurch, two, 12 Jul (PBar); Shanklin, one, 14 Jul; one, 20 Jul; Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 18 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Ashley Heath, two, 06 Jun (SDut); Broughton Down, two, 12 Jun (MBot, DTay det. MBot); Marchwood, one, 10 Jun (CTha); Romsey, one, 02 Jul (NRJ); Kings Somborne, one, 29 Jun; one, 29 Jun; Broughton, one, 13 Jun; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 02 Jun (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 04 Jun; two, 05 Jun; three, 11 Jun; three, 13 Jun (MEdg); Chandlers Ford, one, 17 Aug (AJB); Allbrook, one, 10 Jun; one, 13 Jun; three, 18 Jul (SIng); Winchester, one, 11 Jun (THW); Brownwich cliffs, one, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW); Fareham, one, 30 Jun; one, 01 Jul (MLO); one, 29 Jun; one, 30 Jun; three, 21 Jul (KJW); Botley, three, 19 Jul (SLB); Hilltop, The Hangers, one, 12 Jun (SIng det. DPH); West Meon, one, 02 Jul; two, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Merritown Heath, present, 10 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 27 Jun (MJef); Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 04 Jul (PAB);

VC12: Crawley, one, 28 Jun; Harewood Forest, one, 01 Jun; Crawley, one, 28 Jun; one, 31 May; two, 14 Jun (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 01 Jul (MTay, CSul); Kempshott, one, 21 Jul (GAH); Basingstoke, three, 31 May (JEH); Pamber Forest, one, 11 Jun (GJD); Whitehill, one, 02 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, one, 03 Jun (ASwa); Yateley Common, one, netted, 11 Jun (BDal); Farnborough, two, 14 Jun; one, 02 Jul (MThop); Blackwater, one, 14 Jun; one, to artificial light, 28 Jul (BDal)