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Thyme Pug
Eupithecia distinctaria Herrich-Schaffer, 1838
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1843 / 70.172
Photo © Will Langdon,  Somerset 2020

Similar Upper Thames Species
Channel Islands Pug
Eupithecia ultimaria
Foodplant:   Thyme
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Rare in the region. Only recently recorded from a small area in the Chilterns. Could be overlooked on other sites. Requires warm, well-drained sites with bare ground.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 6 (8%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1850.
Last Recorded in 2016.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
24/07/2016224SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
17/07/2013224SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
09/07/2005+24SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
15/07/1994+24SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
26/07/1991+24SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
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