Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Photo © Neil Sherman,  The Burren, County Clare, Ireland. June 2016

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Lime-speck Pug
Eupithecia centaureata
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Pretty Pinion
Perizoma blandiata

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1806 / 70.136

Morley's Final Catalogue: Hitherto unrecorded from Est Anglia, where it must be of extreme rarity, since the sole known specimen was netted by Mr. Morley during 1894 in Bentley Woods near Ipswich: now in his coll.

Recent Suffolk Status: Extinct. Unlikely to be recorded in Suffolk as it is a more northern and western species in the UK.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: Lime-speck pug has a different wing shape and resting posture.

Habitat: Chalky grassland, moorland.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (2%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1894.
Last Recorded in 1894.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
1894+25TM13 - Brantham/Holbrook
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Forewing: 9-11mm
Flight: Late May-July
Foodplant:   Eyebright
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
     
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