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Narrow-winged Pug
Eupithecia nanata Prout, 1938
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1846 / 70.168
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Stoke Common 2017

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Heather
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Quite widespread and regularly recorded in the southern half of the region, but relatively scarce in the northern half, reflecting the extent of heathland, its primary habitat.

Recorded in 43 (55%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1896.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/2022124SP70 - Thame, Longwick
14/08/2022124SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
11/08/20223122SU96 - Ascot / Sunninghill
05/08/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
04/08/20222122SU96 - Ascot / Sunninghill
Further info: Eupithecia nanata
 
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