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Double-striped Pug
Gymnoscelis rufifasciata (Haworth, 1809)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1862 / 70.141
Photo © Nicky Rowberry,  Malvern Link 15/3/22

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 8-10mm
Flight: March - May, July - August
Foodplant:   many plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common species found across the region.

Found in a wide range of habitats.

Overwinters as a pupa, adults come regularly to light.

Recorded in 110 (79%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
02/09/2024136SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
24/06/2024136SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
13/04/2024136SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
24/12/2023136SO44 - Stretton Sugwas, Wellington
19/10/2023137SO85 - Worcester
Further info: Gymnoscelis rufifasciata
 
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