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Freyer's Pug
Eupithecia intricata (Zetterstedt, 1839)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1827 / 70.176
Photo © Dave Emley

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 12-13mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Cypresses, Juniper
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

A fairly common resident.

A species of gardens and parks where cultivated Juniper and Cupressus grow.

Overwinters as a pupa, adults come to light.

Recorded in 73 (52%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1970.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
24/06/2024136SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
13/07/2023136SO44 - Stretton Sugwas, Wellington
12/07/2023137SO97 - Dodford/Lickey
28/06/2023139SJ91 - Cannock Chase/Penkridge
28/06/2023136SO53 - SE Hereford & Haugh Wood
Further info: Eupithecia intricata
 
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