70.141 [B&F: 1862] Double-striped Pug Gymnoscelis rufifasciata (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in parks, gardens, hedgerows, roadside verges, heathland, moorland and woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and very common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 15-19 mm. Straightforward to identify, a good diagnostic feature is the strength of the two forewing fasciae, which are heavy in the costal half, and faint in the dorsal half. Larva feeds on the foliage of woody plants such as Holly, Ivy, Gorse, Broom, Heather, Rowan and Traveller's-joy, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Sibden Hill, 03 Jan, 1 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 01 Dec, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 04 Nov, 5 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Sway, 05 Jan, 1 (SKee) Latest: Lepe CP, 30 Dec, 2 (RAC) Max count: Sway, 10 Aug, 54 (SKee)

VC12: Earliest: North Waltham, 03 Feb, 1 (AJon) Latest: Alton, 04 Nov, 1 (DBO) Max count: Whitehill, Bordon, 25 Jun, 7 (ASto)

70.142 [B&F: 1858] V-Pug Chloroclystis v-ata (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in parks, gardens, hedgerows, scrub and woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common throughout, appearing to favour Hemp-agrimony and Clematis. Wingspan 14-19 mm. Unmistakable, but green may fade to yellow. Larva feeds on flowers of many different plants, including Dog-rose, Hawthorn, Hemp-agrimony, Clematis, Hawthorn, Bramble, Elder, Wild Angelica, Mugwort and Goldenrod, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 11 Apr, 1 (IOu) Latest: Totland, 10 Aug, 1 (AiSmi) Max count: Shanklin, 29 Jul, 3 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Waterlooville, 17 Mar, 1 (DWhe) Latest: Sway, NF, 01 Sep, 0 (DMui) Max count: Sway, 10 Aug, 3 (SKee)

VC12: Earliest: Magdalen Hill Down NR, 11 Apr, 1 (AMD) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 21 Aug, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Testbourne Estate, Hurstbourne Priors, 30 Jul, 2 (GCE)

70.143 [B&F: 1859] Sloe Pug Pasiphila chloerata (Mabille, 1870) - Common

Common in mature hedgerows, scrub and woodland edges throughout much of England. In Hampshire larvae recorded in numbers from blackthorn in the past, but rather uncommon to light, mostly in the New Forest, and occasionally elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight, where recorded in numbers in some years. Wingspan 17-19 mm. Similar to Green Pug P. rectangulata, but that species has postmedian line strongly toothed near costa, and Sloe Pug usually has salmon-pink (black in Green Pug) band at base of abdomen. Larva feeds on flowers of Blackthorn, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC11: Waterlooville, one, 09 Jun (DWhe); Old Winchester Hill, one, conf. KJW, 31 May (F.M.G.); Hengistbury Head, one, 03 Jun (MJef);

VC12: Stockbridge Down, one, 07 Jun (MEdg)

70.144 [B&F: 1860] Green Pug Pasiphila rectangulata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in parks, gardens, hedgerows, scrubland and woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread. Wingspan 17-21 mm. Unmistakable, but green coloration may fade, when sinuate apical border to central band is a helpful character. Larva feeds on flowers of Apple, Pear, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Wild Cherry and Japanese Cherry, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Ningwood Common, 09 May, 0 (HMak) Latest: Shanklin, 30 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: Haseley Manor, 16 Jun, 3 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Stubbington, 11 May, 1 (DPH) Latest: Romsey, 17 Aug, 1 (SRC) Max count: Swaythling, Southampton, 03 Jun, 5 (MEdg)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, Bordon, 19 May, 1 (ASto) Latest: Hammer Vale, Woolmer, 19 Aug, 1 (ASwa) Max count: Farnborough, 06 Jun, 4 (KBW)

70.146 [B&F: 1813] Haworth's Pug Eupithecia haworthiata Doubleday, 1856 - Local

Local in open woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens on alkaline soils throughout England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight well distributed on the chalk, more thinly in the north-east and New Forest. Wingspan 12-14 mm. Plain appearance, small size and lack of discal spot distinguishes adult from all but Lead-coloured Pug E. plumbeolata from which separated by ochreous base of the abdomen. Larva feeds on flower buds of Traveller's-joy and Cultivated Clematis, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, 10, 23 Jun; seven, 25 Jun; three, 29 Jun; three, 01 Jul; Compton Down, three, 23 Jun; 27, 30 Jun; Brook Down, two, 25 Jun; one, 01 Jul; Mottistone Down, three, 28 Jun (PBard); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, gen det, 31 Jul (MGT); Ventnor Park, one, indoors, 02 Jul (PBard); Shanklin, one, 17 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Blashford Lakes HIWWT NR, one, field obs., 17 Jun (PWhtk); Mottisfont Abbey NT, nr Romsey, present, 28 May; one, 01 Jul; one, 02 Jul; one, 04 Jul; one, 14 Jul (TSto); Funtley, one, 25 Jun (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 02 Jul (IHrg); Horndean, one, 02 Jul (PHog); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Hurn, one, 19 Jul; Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 25 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun (TJN); St Giles Cemetery, Winchester, one, 29 Jun (PAB); Barton Stacey, one, photograph taken., 11 Jun; Cole Henley, two, 25 Jun; one, 25 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, two, 23 Jun; one, 19 Jul (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, four, 29 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); Alton, one, 03 Jul (DBO); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 03 Aug (ASto); Farnborough, one, 23 Jun (KBW)

70.147 [B&F: 1811] Slender Pug Eupithecia tenuiata (Hübner, [1813]) - Common

Common in damp woodland, scrub, fens, sand-dunes, marshes, gravel pits and gardens throughout the British Isles; fairly common and well distributed in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 14-16 mm. A fairly small, plain brown pug with a prominent, roundish, black central spot, most likely to be confused with Maple Pug E. inturbata, which is paler, more ochreous and has three dark patches along the termen. Larva feeds within catkins of Goat Willow, Grey Willow and Eared Willow, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, two, gen Det. Photo 70.147-10-5Jul24-1 (Genitalia only)., 05 Jul (PBard);

VC11: Howen Bottom, NF, two, gen. det., 22 Jul (AMD); #REF!#REF!present, 27 Jul; present, 30 Jul (MCrei); Itchen Valley C.P., one, 19 Jul (F.M.G.); Allbrook, one, 24 Jun; one, 26 Jun (SIng); Funtley, one, 25 Jun; two, 11 Jul; one, 23 Jul (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 25 Jun; one, 29 Jun; one, 30 Jun; one, 01 Jul (IHrg); Fareham, one, 22 May; one, 28 Jun; two, 01 Jul; one, 10 Jul (ADT); one, 26 Jun; one, 27 Jun (MLO); Botley, one, 27 Jun (SLB); Portchester, one, 10 Jul (CEH, JGS); Waterlooville, one, 30 Jun; one, 07 Jul; two, 10 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 30 Jul (DWhe); Horndean, one, 02 Jul (PHog); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun (DFoo); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 02 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul (LPyk); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 11 Jul (BKin det. MJef); one, 12 Jul (RPH); Hengistbury Head, two, 30 Jul (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 12 Jul (JStw); Sway, one, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 30 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 18 Jul (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); North Waltham, one, 11 Jul; one, 29 Jul (AJon); East Worldham, one, 20 Jul (RAng)

70.148 [B&F: 1812] Maple Pug Eupithecia inturbata (Hübner, [1817]) - Local

Local in woodland, hedgerows and scrub, particularly on calcareous ground throughout much of England, mostly in the south-east. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight rather uncommon, especially in the New Forest and on the Island. Wingspan 13-15 mm. The most likely confusion species is Slender Pug E. tenuiata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on flowers of Field Maple, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC10: Little Duxmore, present, 30 Jul (HMak);

VC11: North Baddesley, one, 11 Jul (RWPas); Mottisfont Abbey NT, nr Romsey, one, 23 Jul (TSto); Romsey, one, 01 Aug (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 23 Jul; one, 26 Jul (MEdg); Allbrook, two, 30 Jul (SIng); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 26 Jul (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, 26 Jun; one, 21 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, 19 Jul (SLB); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 01 Aug (CMor); Portchester, one, 12 Jul; one, 28 Jul (DH-J); Waterlooville, two, 10 Jul; one, 15 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 28 Jul (DWhe); Petersfield, two, 30 Jul (CRoc); Muscliffe, one, 30 Jul (CMur); Sway, one, 25 Jul; one, 30 Jul; two, 31 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Wonston, four, 26 Jul; Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, two, photograph taken., 23 Jul; Testbourne Estate, Hurstbourne Priors, one, photograph taken., 30 Jul (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 31 Jul (MTay, CSul); Morn Hill, Winchester, two, 18 Jul (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); one, 28 Jul (CRB, DAS); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, 24 Jul (BGD); Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, four, 31 Jul; one, 05 Aug (GJD); Alton, one, 23 Jul; one, 30 Jul (DBO); Bentley Station Meadow, two, 23 Jul (NDP, KBW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, two, 22 Jul (ASwa det. MJW);

70.150 [B&F: 1816] Toadflax Pug Eupithecia linariata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in calcareous grassland, rough ground and gardens throughout the British Isles; present in most of Hampshire, but distinctly uncommon on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-20 mm. The main confusion species is Foxglove Pug E. pulchellata; in Foxglove Pug, the outer edge of the central cross-band is kinked at the costa, while in Toadflax Pug the central cross-band is gently curved at the costa. Larva feeds on Common Toadflax and Snapdragon, often in the capsules, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 12 Jul; two, 01 Aug; one, 19 Sep (SDav);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 30 Aug (CTha); Ashley, one, photograph taken., 13 Jul (GCE); Dibden Purlieu, one, 23 May; one, 24 May; one, 24 May; three, 25 May; Dibden Purlieu, NF, three, 30 May; one, 03 Jun; one, 09 Jun (RAC); Fareham, one, 07 Aug (IMcP); one, 25 Jun (MLO); Waterlooville, one, 26 Aug; one, 29 Aug (DWhe); Sway, one, 18 Jul; one, 02 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Stockbridge Down, one, 07 Jun (MEdg); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 23 Jul (TJN); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 27 Aug (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); Basingstoke, one, 02 Aug; one, 11 Aug (MJW); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 26 Jun; one, 22 Jul (ASwa); Fleet, four, 01 Jul (MHals)

70.151 [B&F: 1817] Foxglove Pug Eupithecia pulchellata Stephens, 1831 - Local

Common in woodland, calcareous grassland, embankments and waste ground throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The main confusion species is Toadflax Pug E. linariata: in Foxglove Pug, the outer edge of the central cross-band is kinked at the costa, while in Toadflax Pug the central cross-band is gently curved at the costa. Larva feeds within flowers of Foxglove, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 29 May, 1 (IOu) Latest: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, 29 Jun, 1 (MGT) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 29 Jun, 1 (PBard)

VC11: Earliest: Winchester, 06 May, 1 (THW) Latest: Botley, 19 Jul, 1 (SLB) Max count: Hengistbury Head NNR, 11 Jul, 4 (BKin)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, Bordon, 11 Apr, 1 (ASto) Latest: Basingstoke, 02 Aug, 1 (MJW) Max count: North Waltham, 02 Jun, 2 (AJon)

70.152 [B&F: 1855a] Channel Islands Pug Eupithecia ultimaria Boisduval, 1840 - Nationally Scarce

Recent colonist and immigrant in southern England and on the Channel Islands, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire this southern European species was first recorded by John Langmaid in his Southsea trap on 29 June 1995, with another on 30 July that year. Exactly a year later than that last sighting, larvae were discovered in good numbers on Tamarisk on Sinah Common, Hayling, and in 1997 the first adults were captured on the Isle of Wight. Since then, it has become somewhat frequent at light around the coast of the Isle of Wight and coastal Hampshire from Southampton to Hayling, but remains rare to the west of the Test. Larvae remain confined to Hayling on the mainland, but more widespread on Wight. In 2021, there was a surprising sighting on an individual to a light trap in the north-east of Hampshire. Wingspan 13-17 mm. The most likely confusion species is Thyme Pug E. distinctaria, but smaller and lacking the black fascia of Thyme Pug. Larva feeds on Tamarisk, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, two, 01 Aug (SDav);

VC11: Stubbington, one, 25 Jun (DPH); Lee-on-Solent, one, 24 Jun; one, 25 Jun; one, 29 Jun (IHrg); Sway, one, 25 Jun (SKee det. MJW); Lymington, one, 31 Jul (ASH)

70.153 [B&F: 1814] Lead-coloured Pug Eupithecia plumbeolata (Haworth, 1809) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Nb) in open woodland and also in sand-dunes in parts of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight local in woodlands where the foodplant grows, in particular in Pamber Forest and the New Forest. Wingspan 14-15 mm. The main confusion species are Slender Pug E. tenuiata, Haworth's Pug E. haworthiata and Valerian Pug E. valerianata. Larva feeds on flowers of Common Cow-wheat, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC12: Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 13 Jul (GJD)

70.155 [B&F: 1823] Netted Pug Eupithecia venosata (Fabricius, 1787) - Ireland only

Local in hedgerows, woodland rides, sea cliffs and gardens, mainly in chalk and limestone districts throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight rarely encountered, mainly on the chalk, with occasional wanderers far from known sources of the foodplant. Wingspan 21-24 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on seed capsules of Sea Campion and Bladder Campion, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC12: Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 03 Jun (CJP)

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70.156 [B&F: 1852] Brindled Pug Eupithecia abbreviata Stephens, 1831 - Common

Common in deciduous woodland, especially of oak, but also in hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 19-22 mm. One of the earliest species of pug to emerge in Spring; the brown, nominate form often has a distinct white patch dorsad of the small central dot, but the melanistic form is fairly common, and cannot always be reliably separated from melanistic forms of other pug species. For non-melanistic forms, the most likely confusion species is Oak-tree Pug E. dodoneata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Pedunculate and Sessile Oak, and Hawthorn, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 10 Mar, 3 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 30 May, 4 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 31 Mar, 10 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Waterlooville, 16 Feb, 1 (DWhe) Latest: Sway, 02 Jun, 1 (SKee) Max count: West Walk, 08 Mar, 37 (F.M.G.)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, Bordon, 09 Mar, 2 (ASto) Latest: Whitehill, Bordon, 29 May, 1 (ASto) Max count: Blacknest, Binstead, 13 Apr, 12 (MAng)

70.157 [B&F: 1853] Oak-tree Pug Eupithecia dodoneata Guenée, [1858] - Common

Common in oak woodland, mature hedgerows and scrub throughout much of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight this species emerges just as Brindled Pug is coming to an end. It is quite common in many places, and appears to have increased and extended its range in the area since the 1950's. Wingspan 19-22 mm. The most likely confusion species is Brindled Pug E. abbreviata, but Oak Tree Pug is smaller and paler, with a more prominent discal spot. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak and Hawthorn, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 31 Mar, 1 (IOu) Latest: Bonchurch, 03 Jun, 3 (JHa) Max count: Bonchurch, 07 May, 4 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Romsey, 21 Mar, 1 (NRJ) Latest: Marchwood, 18 Jun, 1 (CTha) Max count: Waterlooville, 30 Apr, 18 (DWhe)

VC12: Earliest: Whitehill, Bordon, 31 Mar, 1 (ASto) Latest: Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, 14 May, 3 (GJD) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 12 Apr, 9 (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur)

70.158 [B&F: 1854] Juniper Pug Eupithecia pusillata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common on moorland and calcareous grassland on native forms of the foodplant, and gardens and parks on cultivated forms throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly widespread, and attached to cultivated juniper as well as the very local wild populations. Wingspan 17-21 mm. Shows a distinctive pale patch distad of the discal spot, and flies early in the year. Larva feeds on Juniper, over-wintering as an egg.

Record Details

VC12: Goodworth Clatford, one, field obs., 11 May (TJN)

70.159 [B&F: 1855] Cypress Pug Eupithecia phoeniceata (Rambur, 1834) - Local(alien-foodplant)

Naturalised through accidental introduction in garden plants, in gardens, parks and plantations throughout much of southern England. First recorded in Britain in Cornwall in 1959. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight following the first record in the county in 1965, this species began to establish itself on the Isle of Wight and along the mainland coast from 1973. It is now quite common and has spread inland at least as far as Basingstoke. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Monterey Cypress, Leyland Cypress and Lawson's Cypress.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, 03 Sep (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 06 Sep (CTha); Romsey, one, 16 Aug (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 28 Aug (RAC); Blackfield, one, 26 Aug; one, 04 Oct (SJJ); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 26 Aug; one, 28 Aug (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 24 Sep (SIng); Winchester, one, first record of the year., 27 Aug (THW); Lee-on-Solent, one, 07 Sep (IHrg); Fareham, one, 19 Sep (ADT); one, 18 Sep (IMcP); one, 14 Oct (MLO); Botley, one, 23 Aug (SLB); Portchester, one, 12 Oct (CEH, JGS); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 31 Aug; present, 04 Oct (JWP); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 14 Aug; two, 26 Aug; one, 10 Sep; one, 15 Sep; one, 22 Sep (LPyk); Christchurch, one, 15 Sep; one, 14 Oct (APard); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 27 Aug (JStw);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 27 Aug; one, 15 Sep (TJN); Farnborough, three, 01 Sep; one, 03 Sep (KBW)

70.160 [B&F: 1835] White-spotted Pug Eupithecia tripunctaria Herrich-Schäffer, 1852 - Local

Local in woodland, hedgerows, marshes and fens, and on roadside verges throughout much of England and Wales; widespread and reasonably common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 17-21 mm. Easily identified by the presence of white spots on termen of both fore- and hindwings, on side of abdomen, and on back of thorax. Larva feeds on Wild Angelica, Elder, Cow Parsley, Hogweed, Wild Parsnip and Wild Carrot, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 01 Aug (SDav); Shanklin, one, 23 Jul; three, 29 Jul; three, 30 Jul; one, 31 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Frogham, one, 07 May (NTO); Hale, Fordingbridge, present, , 21 Jul (JPuz); East Tytherley, one, photograph taken., 09 May (GCE); Marchwood, one, 14 May; one, 19 Jul (TDCh); one, 31 Jul (CTha); Romsey, one, 02 Sep; present, 03 Sep (SRC); one, 11 Apr; two, 18 Jul; one, 02 Aug (MJB); one, 30 Apr; one, 10 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 31 Aug (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 05 Aug (RAC); West End, one, gen. det., 01 Sep (AMD); Allbrook, one, 12 Apr; one, 05 May; one, 17 Jul; one, 20 Sep (SIng); Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, 26 Jul (F.M.G.); Fareham, one, 23 Jul (MLO); Botley, one, 30 Apr (SLB); Portchester, one, 18 Aug (DH-J); Waterlooville, one, 04 May; one, 29 Aug (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 30 Apr; one, 02 May; one, 09 Jul (ARJa); Horndean, one, 28 Apr (PHog); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 18 Jul (LPyk);

VC12: Middle Wallop, one, 29 Jul (TJN, RDon, GDon); Cholderton, present, 06 Jul; one, 26 Jul (TJN); Nether Wallop, one, photograph taken., 29 Jul; Leckford Estate, one, 19 Jul; Wherwell, one, 22 Jul (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 10 Aug (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, one, 3 traps, 03 Aug (WLid, TJN, LFom det. TJN); Wonston, two, photograph taken., 10 May; one, 26 Jul; one, photograph taken., 10 May; Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, photograph taken., 23 Jul; Hurstbourne Priors, one, photograph taken., 30 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, present, several, 23 Jun; two, 19 Jul (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 12 Apr; one, 18 Jul (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); one, 28 Jul (CRB, DAS); one, 27 Aug (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur); North Waltham, one, 19 Jul; one, 31 Jul (AJon); Ecchinswell, one, 30 Jul (MJN); Basingstoke, present, 06 Aug (SPym); one, 09 Aug (MJW); Upper Inhams Copse, Pamber Forest, one, 29 Jul (GJD); Alton, one, 18 Jul (DBO); Chawton, one, 05 Sep (DAS); Windmill Hill, Chalton, one, 10 Aug (CJP); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, two, 1f gen. det., 09 May (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 28 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 07 Jun (ASwa);

70.161 [B&F: 1851] Golden-rod Pug Eupithecia virgaureata Doubleday, 1861 - Local

Local on roadside verges, rough ground, woodland edges and clearings, in western England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight extremely rare, and only occasionally recorded: voucher specimens should be retained for confirmation of identification. Wingspan 17-20 mm. Very similar to Grey Pug E. subfuscata, from which males are separated by slight differences in the antennae, and females only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on Common Ragwort and Goldenrod, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Waterlooville, one, 30 Apr (DWhe)

70.162 [B&F: 1857] Dwarf Pug Eupithecia tantillaria Boisduval, 1840 - Common

Common in plantations, gardens and parks throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 16-19 mm. Despite the name, a medium-sized pug, with a large, prominent, elongated discal spot, but otherwise rather plainly marked, the most likely confusion species is probably Oak-tree Pug E. dodoneata, which has a number of black dashes along the veins beyond the discal spot, and buff-coloured border alongside the costa and dorsum. Larva feeds on various coniferous trees, including Norway Spruce, Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Hale Purlieu, NF, present, , 10 May (JPuz); North Baddesley, one, 09 May (RWPas); Romsey, two, 07 May (MJB); one, 16 May; one, 22 May (NRJ); West Walk, Wickham, present, field obs., 24 Apr (iNat); Waterlooville, two, 09 May; one, 12 May; one, 17 May; one, 29 May (DWhe); Hurn, two, 11 May; 11, 12 May; one, 13 Jun; one, 24 Jul (MJef); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 23 May (LPyk);

VC12: Stockbridge Down, one, 07 Jun (MEdg); Goodworth Clatford, one, field obs., 11 May (TJN); three, photograph taken., 12 May; one, photograph taken., 20 Jun; Harewood Forest, two, photograph taken., 12 May; Goodworth Clatford, six, 12 May; one, photograph taken., 12 May; one, photograph taken., 20 Jun; three, photograph taken., 12 May; Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 12 May (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 27 Jul (MJW); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 10 May; one, 17 May; one, 25 May (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 06 May; one, 12 May; one, 25 May; one, 18 Jun (ASwa)

70.166 [B&F: 1842] Plain Pug Eupithecia simpliciata (Haworth, 1809) - Local

Local on sea cliffs, saltmarshes, waste ground and other open areas throughout much of England and Wales, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight uncommon and chiefly coastal, although a few individuals have turned up in North Hampshire in recent years. Wingspan 21-23 mm. Sandy-grey with a distinctive, undulating, white subterminal fascia. Larva feeds on shoots of Goosefoot and Orache, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Chandlers Ford, one, 05 Aug; one, 07 Aug (MWelf); Portchester, one, 18 Jul (DH-J); Sway, one, 13 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Wonston, one, photograph taken., 24 Jun (GCE); North Waltham, one, 11 Aug (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 31 Jul (MJW);

70.168 [B&F: 1846] Narrow-winged Pug Eupithecia nanata (Hübner, [1813]) - Common

Common on heathland, moorland and downland, and in gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire very common on the heaths of the New Forest and the north-east, with occasional records elsewhere in the county and on the Isle of Wight suggesting that it may have adapted to cultivated heathers. Wingspan 17-20 mm. One of the more easily recognisable pugs, with sharply angled cross-lines, and unique resting posture, often with hindwings concealed by forewings. Larva feeds on the flowers of various species of Heather, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 13 Aug (AiSmi);

VC11: Brockwood, one, 26 Aug; Avon Heath Country Park, one, 25 Aug (SDut); Linford Bottom, two, 05 Aug (CLew); Linwood, NF, present, field obs., , 21 Aug (ASho); Brockenhurst, one, 03 Aug; one, 03 Aug; one, 04 Aug (MWelf); Howen Bottom, NF, two, 22 Jul (AMD); Pig Bush, NF, five, 09 May; six, 24 Jul (NRJ); Beaulieu Road, NF, two, at dusk, 18 Jul (AMD); North Baddesley, one, 28 Aug (RWPas); Romsey, present, , 12 Aug (SRC); Dibden Purlieu, one, 29 Apr; Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 30 Apr; one, 10 May; one, 11 May; one, 17 May; one, 18 May; two, 29 May; one, 03 Jun; Dibden Purlieu, one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; two, 05 Aug; one, 07 Aug; two, 13 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 14 Aug; Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 15 Aug; Dibden Purlieu, two, 17 Aug; one, 18 Aug; Dibden Purlieu, NF, one, 29 Aug; one, 19 May (RAC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 30 Apr (IHrg); Horndean, present, 27 Aug (YEva); Merritown Heath, one, 29 Jun; present, 17 Aug (DFoo); Hurn, two, 11 May; one, 02 Aug (MJef); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 05 May; one, 19 May; one, 23 May; one, 24 May (LPyk); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 15 May (MJef); one, 23 May (RPH); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul; one, 27 Aug; two, 10 May (MJef); Sway, one, 06 May; one, 12 May; one, 18 May; one, 23 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 31 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 05 Aug; two, 07 Aug; one, 10 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 13 Aug; two, 14 Aug; two, 18 Aug; two, 30 Aug; two, 01 Sep (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 03 Aug; present, 01 Sep (DMui);

VC12: Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 21 Aug (GCE); Newtown Common, present, , 11 Aug (iNat); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 12 Apr (ACB); Basingstoke, one, 31 Jul (MJW); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 14 May; one, 23 Jul; two, 28 Jul; one, 29 Jul; three, 30 Jul; two, 31 Jul; one, 02 Aug; two, 03 Aug (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 02 May (ASwa)

70.170 [B&F: 1818] Marbled Pug Eupithecia irriguata (Hübner, [1813]) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Nb) in oak woodland and mature hedgerows, in central-southern England, best known from Hampshire, where the species is a New Forest speciality, and often common there during May, but seldom reported anywhere else in the county. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 18-20 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak and Sessile Oak, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Lee, one, 15 Jun (CTha)

70.171 [B&F: 1844] Ochreous Pug Eupithecia indigata (Hübner, [1813]) - Common

Common in coniferous woodland, plantations and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. Probably under-recorded in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, where the extent of known records correlate with those areas in which the recording effort is concentrated, and probably present wherever there are established pine trees. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Sandy-grey colour and elongated discal spot; usually rests with forewing almost covering hindwing. Larva feeds on Scots Pine, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Waterlooville, one, 14 May (DWhe); Hurn, one, 16 May (MJef); Christchurch: Cross Way, one, 15 May (LPyk); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 17 May (RPH);

VC12: Whitehill, Bordon, four, 11 May; one, 12 May; one, 14 May; one, 16 May; two, 17 May (ASto);

70.173 [B&F: 1825] Lime-speck Pug Eupithecia centaureata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows, scrub and saltmarshes, and on roadside verges throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 20-24 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on such plants as Ragwort, Mugwort, Sea Wormwood, Burnet-saxifrage, Knapweed, Scabious, Hemp-agrimony, Yarrow, Traveller's-joy, Goldenrod and Wild Angelica, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 12 May, 1 (JHa) Latest: Freshwater Bay, 19 Sep, 1 (SDav) Max count: Totland, 11 Aug, 2 (AiSmi)

VC11: Earliest: Mottisfont Abbey NT, nr Romsey, 06 May, 0 (TSto) Latest: Christchurch: Cross Way, 15 Sep, 1 (LPyk) Max count: Hengistbury Head NNR, 09 Aug, 11 (BKin)

VC12: Earliest: Cole Henley, 07 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Cleresden Meadow, Cliddesden, 11 Sep, 2 (DJJ) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 17 Aug, 4 (CRB, PDF, DAS, LHur)

70.174 [B&F: 1820] Pinion-spotted Pug Eupithecia insigniata (Hübner, 1790) - Nationally Scarce

Nationally scarce (Nb) along woodland edges and sunken lanes, in central and southern England, with records north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire this beautiful pug has a stronghold north of Winchester, between the Test Valley and Alresford, but is nevertheless rare and elusive. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on Hawthorn, Crab Apple and Apple, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Allbrook, one, 07 May (SIng);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 07 Apr (GCE); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 09 May (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, one, 12 Apr (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 12 Apr (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); one, 03 May (CRB,DAS,PDF); North Waltham, one, 07 Apr (AJon)

70.176 [B&F: 1827] Freyer's Pug Eupithecia intricata (Zetterstedt, 1839) - Common(alien-foodplant)

Common in gardens, parks and plantations throughout much of England. In Scotland subspecies millieraria, known proverbially as Edinburgh Pug, occurs on moorland. In Ireland subspecies hibernica, known as Mere's Pug, occurs on the limestone of the Burren. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight usually found in suburban localities, in association with leylandii, and can be fairly common. Wingspan 20-24 mm. A possible confusion species is Pimpinel Pug E. pimpinellata, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Juniper, Lawson's Cypress and Leyland Cypress, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Shanklin, 30 May, 2 (IOu) Latest: Shanklin, 29 Jul, 1 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 30 May, 2 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Blackfield, 07 May, 1 (SJJ) Latest: Christchurch: Cross Way, 16 Jul, 1 (LPyk) Max count: North Baddesley, 11 May, 4 (RWPas)

VC12: Earliest: Basingstoke, 10 May, 1 (MJW) Latest: Basingstoke, 26 Jun, 0 (SPym) Max count: Basingstoke, 17 May, 4 (MJW)

70.177 [B&F: 1828] Satyr Pug Eupithecia satyrata (Hübner, [1813]) - Local

Common on chalk downland, heathland, fens, open woodland and rough ground throughout much of southern England; also on moorland in Scotland (subspecies callunaria) and Shetland (ssp. curzoni). In Hampshire fairly common on the chalk, notably at Broughton Down and Martin Down, with scattered records elsewhere and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 21-23 mm. Larva feeds on Meadowsweet, Common Ragwort, Devil's-bit Scabious, Common Knapweed, Heather and Cross-leaved Heath, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Old Winchester Hill, three, 31 May (F.M.G.);

VC12: Stockbridge Down, one, 07 Jun (MEdg); Anna Valley, Andover, one, 19 Jun (TJN); Magdalen Hill Down NR, four, 3m, 1f gen. det., 23 Jun (AMD); North Waltham, two, 25 Jun (AJon)

70.179 [B&F: 1830] Wormwood Pug Eupithecia absinthiata (Clerck, 1759) - Common

Common in gardens, saltmarshes, woodland and grassland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common to common on waste ground and in woods and large gardens. Wingspan 21-23 mm. The main confusion species is Currant Pug E. assimilata, but Wormwood Pug is larger, with more distinct markings. Larva feeds on Mugwort, Yarrow, Common Ragwort, Wormwood, Sea Aster, Goldenrod and Canadian Goldenrod, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, two, 01 Aug (SDav); one, 23 Jun (PBard);

VC11: Howen Bottom, NF, one, gen. det., 22 Jul (AMD); Marchwood, one, 31 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 09 Aug (CTha); Romsey, one, 29 Jun (MJB); one, 02 Jul (NRJ); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 01 Aug (PGS); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 28 Aug (MEdg); West End, one, field obs., 02 Jul (AMD); Lee-on-Solent, one, 25 Jun; one, 29 Jun (IHrg); Fareham, one, 26 Jun; one, 17 Aug (ADT); Botley, one, 28 Jun; two, 30 Jul; one, 21 Jun; one, 25 Jul; one, 28 Jul; two, 30 Jul; one, 09 Aug (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 25 Jun (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 12 Jul; two, 13 Aug; one, 15 Aug; one, 19 Aug (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 11 Jun; one, 06 Aug (ARJa); Hurn, one, 18 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 17 Jul; one, 10 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Wonston, one, photograph taken., 24 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, larva, three, field obs., dark Mullein. , 18 Aug (JOug); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 22 Jun; two, 29 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); one, 18 Jul (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); North Waltham, one, 29 Jun; one, 01 Jul; one, 09 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, 24 Jul; one, field obs., 19 Aug (BGD); Chawton, one, 04 Jul (DAS); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 05 Aug (ASto); Bentley Station Meadow, one, 04 Jul (NDP, KBW); Farnborough, one, 16 Jul; one, 26 Jul (KBW)

70.182 [B&F: 1832] Currant Pug Eupithecia assimilata Doubleday, 1856 - Common

Common in gardens, allotments, hedgerows and open woodland throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded in small numbers throughout, but easily overlooked. Wingspan 17-22 mm. The main confusion species is Wormwood Pug E. absinthiata, which is larger, with more distinct markings. Larva feeds on Hop, Black Currant and Red Currant, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Marchwood, one, 28 Aug (CTha); Cromarty Pond area, Lord's Hill, one, 20 Aug (JClx); North Baddesley, one, 28 Aug (RWPas); Mottisfont Abbey NT, nr Romsey, one, 03 Jun; present, 09 Aug (TSto); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 12 Jun (PGS); Allbrook, one, 29 Jul; one, 05 Aug; one, 11 Aug (SIng); Stubbington, one, 17 May (DPH); Fareham, one, 24 Jul; one, 13 Aug (IMcP); one, 10 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 12 Aug (MLO); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 18 Jun (CMor); Portsmouth, one, 19 Jul; one, 10 Aug (IRT); Waterlooville, one, 28 Jul (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 09 May; one, 29 Jul; one, 05 Aug; one, 07 Aug; one, 20 Aug (ARJa); Hurn, one, 02 Aug (MJef); Burton, nr Christchurch, one, 20 Aug (JStw); Stanpit Marsh LNR, one, 17 May (PAB); New Milton, one, 29 Jul (RPH); Sway, one, 31 Jul; one, 06 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, photograph taken., 23 Jul (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 19 Jul (AMD); North Waltham, one, 03 May; one, 10 Aug (AJon); Basingstoke, present, 03 Aug (SPym); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 25 Jun; one, 20 Jul (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 30 Jul (ASwa)

70.183 [B&F: 1834] Common Pug Eupithecia vulgata (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows, scrub, fens, heathland and woodland throughout lowland Britain. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 18-21 mm. Rather nondescript, with inconspicuous or absent central spot and weak cross-lines; pale subterminal line on forewing and pale tornal spot on hindwing the most conspicuous features. Larva feeds on various deciduous tree and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Sallow and Bramble, and herbaceous plants such as Common Ragwort, Yarrow and Hogweed, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Bonchurch, 30 Apr, 1 (JHa) Latest: Ventnor Park, 02 Jul, 1 (PBard) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 08 May, 2 (SDav)

VC11: Earliest: Romsey, 13 Mar, 1 (NRJ) Latest: Horndean, 18 Sep, 1 (PHog) Max count: Waterlooville, 14 May, 5 (DWhe)

VC12: Earliest: Fleet Pond: Fugelmere Marsh, 19 Mar, 4 (MHals) Latest: Alton, 11 Aug, 1 (DBO) Max count: Morn Hill, Winchester, 22 Jun, 6 (CRB,DAS,PDF)

70.184 [B&F: 1819] Mottled Pug Eupithecia exiguata (Hübner, [1813]) - Common

Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout England and Wales. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 20-22 mm. The main confusion species is Brindled Pug E. abbreviata, which is often nearly over before the first Mottled Pug appears, and has less conspicuous discal spot and black wedges. Larva feeds on Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Dogwood, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Marchwood, one, 11 May; one, 14 May (TDCh); one, 25 Jun; one, 01 Jul (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 18 May (RWPas); Romsey, one, 11 May; two, 14 May; three, 16 May; one, 20 May (MJB); Highbridge, Eastleigh, one, 17 May (SIng); Fareham, one, 30 Apr (MLO); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 12 May; present, 04 Jun (CMor); Waterlooville, one, 17 May (DWhe); Horndean, one, 20 May (PHog); Stroud, Petersfield, one, 12 May (RAll); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 15 May (MJef); Sway, one, 12 May; one, 29 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 24 Jun; one, 09 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Wherwell, one, photograph taken., 16 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, four, 18 May (CRB,DAS,LHur); one, 24 May; one, 18 Jun (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF); one, 22 Jun; one, 29 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); North Waltham, three, 17 May; two, 18 May; one, 21 May; one, 26 May; one, 29 May (AJon); Alton, one, 02 Jun (DBO); East Worldham, one, 30 May (RAng); present, , 30 May (EPil); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 07 Jun (ASto)

70.186 [B&F: 1841] Yarrow Pug Eupithecia millefoliata Rössler, 1866 - Nb

Nationally scarce (Nb) in waste ground, sand-dunes, shingle beaches, roadside verges and rough grassland, in south-eastern England, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a fairly recent arrival, first recorded in 1951 and now well-established on waste ground near the sea in south-east Hampshire and re-discovered on the Isle of Wight in 1998. Wingspan 19-23 mm. The most likely confusion species is Grey Pug E. subfuscata, but Yarrow Pug has a less rounded forewing and is less uniformly grey. Larva feeds on flowers and seedheads of Yarrow, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, photo 70.186-10-23Jun24-1 (Genitalia only)., 23 Jun; Freshwater, one, gen Det. Photo 70.186-10-30Jun24-1 (Adult + Genitalia)., 30 Jun (PBard);

VC11: Romsey, one, 16 Jun (NRJ); Lee-on-Solent, one, 02 Jul (IHrg); Portsmouth, one, 26 Jun; one, 10 Aug (IRT); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 04 Jul (BKin det. MJef)

70.187 [B&F: 1838] Tawny Speckled Pug Eupithecia icterata (Villers, 1789) - Common

Common in gardens, hedgerows, roadside verges, grassland, fens and open woodland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 20-24 mm. Nominate form simple to identify with large copper-coloured patch, form cognata, more common in northern populations, has much reduced copper-coloured patch and several cross-lines. Larva feeds on Yarrow and Sneezewort, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, gen. Det. Male, 13 Aug (AiSmi); Freshwater Bay, one, 01 Aug (SDav); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, 31 Jul (MGT);

VC11: Old Winchester Hill, three, 30 Aug (F.M.G.); Merritown Heath, one, 17 Aug (DFoo); Hurn, one, 31 Jul; one, 02 Aug; one, 01 Sep (MJef); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 07 Aug (HengistH det. MJef); one, 09 Aug (BKin det. MJef); one, 14 Aug (RPH); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul; one, 27 Aug (MJef); Sway, one, 30 Jul (SKee);

VC12: Grayshott, one, 02 Jun (THard); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 20 Jul; one, 07 Aug (ASto); Farnborough, one, 01 Sep (MThmp); one, 18 Aug (KBW);

70.188 [B&F: 1839] Bordered Pug Eupithecia succenturiata (Linnaeus, 1758) - Common

Common in open areas, waste ground, roadside verges and gardens throughout the British Isles, most numerous in south-eastern England; widespread in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, but has become less common in recent years. Wingspan 21-24 mm. Fairly unmistakable combination of brown border to termen and costa, with white thorax which contrasts with brown head and abdomen. Larva feeds on Mugwort, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC11: Old Winchester Hill, two, 31 May (F.M.G.)

70.189 [B&F: 1840] Shaded Pug Eupithecia subumbrata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local on chalk downland, roadside verges, woodland rides, saltmarshes and sea cliffs throughout much of south-eastern England, with isolated colonies north to Yorkshire and North Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight relatively uncommon on chalk downland. Wingspan 16-20 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on herbaceous plants, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, eight, photo 70.189-10-23Jun24-1., 23 Jun; 10, 25 Jun; three, 29 Jun; Compton Down, five, 30 Jun (PBard);

VC11: Horsea Island, one, 07 Jun; Old Winchester Hill, one, conf TT, 31 May (F.M.G.); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul (MJef); Pennington, NF, one, field obs., 23 Jun (MHay);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, one, 25 Jun (TJN); Barton Stacey, two, photograph taken., 11 Jun; one, photograph taken., 11 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, two, 23 Jun (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 24 May; five, 18 Jun (CRB,DAS,LHur,PDF); three, 22 Jun; two, 29 Jun (CRB,DAS,PDF); one, 18 Jul (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); Basingstoke: Down Grange Meadow, one, 13 Aug (CWor det. BGD)

70.190 [B&F: 1837] Grey Pug Eupithecia subfuscata (Haworth, 1809) - Common

Common in a wide variety of habitats, from gardens, heathland and woodland, to downland and marshes throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 17-21 mm. A large, grey pug with a small discal spot, one of the commonest species of Eupithecia, and familiarity with this species is the key to the identification of other, less common species; a unicolorous form is very similar to unicolorous forms of Green Pug Pasiphila rectangulata and several other pug species. Larva feeds on various woody plants, including Hawthorn and Blackthorn, and herbaceous plants, including Ragwort and Yarrow, over-wintering as a pupa.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 23 Jun; Mottistone Down, one, 28 Jun (PBard); Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, confirmed by dissection., 29 Jun (MGT);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 18 Jun (CTha); North Baddesley, one, 29 May (RWPas); Romsey, one, 12 May (NRJ); Southampton, one, 25 Jun (MGP); Winchester, one, first record of the year., 15 Jun (THW); Funtley, one, 26 May; one, 03 Jun (TDC); Botley, one, 13 Jun (SLB); Dean, Bishop's Waltham, present, 10 Jun (CMor); Horsea Island, one, conf. KJW, 24 May (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 31 May; two, 02 Jul (DWhe); Lovedean, one, 20 Jun (ARJa); Old Winchester Hill, three, 31 May (F.M.G.); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 22 May; one, 11 Jun (BKin det. MJef); Sway, one, 02 Jun; two, 03 Jun; one, 18 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Stockbridge Down, one, 07 Jun (MEdg); Grayshott, two, 02 Jun (THard); St Giles Cemetery, Winchester, one, 29 Jun (PAB); Newton Stacey, one, photograph taken., 03 Jul; one, photograph taken., 03 Jul; Barton Stacey, one, photograph taken., 11 Jun; Lower Wyke Farm, St Mary Bourne, one, photograph taken., 17 Jun (GCE); Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, gen. det., 23 Jun (AMD); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 18 Jul (CRB,DAS,PDF,LHur); North Waltham, one, 16 Jun; two, 25 Jun; one, 29 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke, two, 26 Jun (MJW); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, one, gen. det., 09 May (AMD, FHay det. AMD); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 26 Jun (ASto); Farnborough, one, 22 Jun (MThmp); one, 29 Jun (KBW);