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Golden-rod Pug
Eupithecia virgaureata Doubleday, 1861
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1851 / 70.161
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Harlech 2017

Similar Upper Thames Species
Satyr Pug
Eupithecia satyrata
White-spotted Pug
Eupithecia tripunctaria
Foodplant:   Ragworts and Goldenrod
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Possibly a rare resident in the region, but with very few records. Very similar to several other species and requires examination of genitalia for confirmation of records. Occurs in a range of habitats.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 6 (8%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1850.
Last Recorded in 2018.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
08/05/2018124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
14/06/2017124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
22/06/1999123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
06/05/1983124SU88 - Marlow, Maidenhead
11/07/1982124SU88 - Marlow, Maidenhead
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