2022 Annual Report for: Geometridae / Larentiinae (Eupetheciini)

For species seen in 2022 that had less than or equal to 100 records, full details are included; for more common species, the earliest, latest and highest count by vice-county are shown. The narrative for each species is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species. The tables in each species account summarise the previous status, and that for the current year.

For the maps, all records prior to 2022 are shown by a blue dot (the larger the dot, the more recent), with the current year's records shown in red. As previous records are superimposed on any report for 2022, new sites have greater emphasis (i.e. will show as 'more red').

In the species accounts, an asterisk next to a location indicates a new 10km square record; earliest ever dates are highlighted in orange, and latest ever in red. Initials in the species accounts refer to the recorders listed here. Please get in touch if you identify any omissions or errors, in particular if you have records that have yet to be submitted. Details of how to submit records can be found here.

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102136514219592021
1117864329142002021
123546562719512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10392113228
111362358074
1234281733

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Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 4 (IOu) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 14 Aug, 1 (DElm) Max count: Newport, 14 Aug, 28 (DPl)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 18 Mar, 1 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 04 Aug, 3 (STho) Max count: Sway, 11 Aug, 74 (SKee)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 25 Mar, 2 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 08 Jul, 1 (SBly) Max count: Farnborough, 30 Jul, 33 (KBW)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10721131219002021
111903216519512021
12902108419512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
109617910
11971085
1259745

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Records by week (larval)


Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 10 (IOu) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 14 May, 1 (DElm) Max count: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 10 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Furzehill, NF, 09 May, 1 (SLoa) Latest: Hayling Island, 12 Jul, 1 (STho) Max count: Milford-on-Sea NR, 28 Mar, 5 (GBro)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 19 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 11 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Cheriton, 12 Jul, 5 (DAS)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102021319812020
11806819512019
12372519512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11111

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Haseley Manor, one, field observation, 10 Jun; Shanklin, one, 06 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Old Winchester Hill, one, female, 27 May (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal det. KJW)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1055499519222021
114803780019512021
121278204819512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1048786
111512085
1243675

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 02 Jun, 1 (RTer) Latest: Firestone Copse, 21 Jun, 2 (IOu) Max count: Shanklin, 11 Jul, 6 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Fordingbridge, 03 Jun, 1 (SCT) Latest: Hayling Island, 15 Jun, 1 (STho) Max count: Sway, 10 Jun, 5 (SKee)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 02 Jul, 1 (CMap) Latest: Farnborough, 15 Jun, 3 (KBW) Max count: North Waltham, 09 Jun, 5 (AJon)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1018248519772021
1157274819512021
1239254119402021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1042115
1137473
12388112

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: West High Down quarries, 15, 12 Jul (IOu); Freshwater Bay, four, 17 Jun (SDav); Plaish, Carisbrooke, one, 20 Jul (KRyl); Newport, one, 08 Jul (DPl);

VC11: Broughton, two, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 07 Jul; one, 16 Jul; Ashley, one, 10 Aug; Crawley, one, 08 Jul; two, 08 Jul (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, two, 18 Jul (MEdg); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 12 Jul (KArb); Allbrook, one, 06 Jul; one, 11 Jul; two, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul (SIng); Crawley, two, 22 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 08 Jul (GCE); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Funtley, one, 23 Jun; one, 09 Jul; two, 11 Jul; three, 13 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 26 Jul; one, 30 Jul; two, 03 Aug (TDC); Botley, one, 18 Jul (SLB); Horsea Island, one, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Lovedean, one, 27 Jun; one, 12 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul (ARJ); Horndean, one, 12 Jul; two, 18 Jul (PHog); Sway, one, 27 Jul (SKee); Pennington, one, 11 Jul (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 21 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 19 Jul (TJN); Nether Wallop, one, 08 Aug; one, 03 Jul; Chilbolton, six, 18 Jul; Crawley, one, 01 Aug; Littleton, one, 04 Jul; Longparish, one, 23 Jun; one, 21 Jul; Hurstbourne Priors, two, 21 Jul; Cole Henley, one, 05 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 05 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, three, 09 Jul (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Cheriton, two, 12 Jul; one, 19 Jul (DAS); Hinton Ampner, one, 19 Jul; one, 12 Aug (ASD); Overton, two, 17 Jul (ACr); North Waltham, one, 18 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke, two, 11 Jul; three, 17 Jul (GAH); one, 17 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 22 Jun; one, 10 Jul; seven, 12 Jul; three, 18 Jul; three, 19 Jul (MJW); Whitedown, Alton, 12, 12 Jul (BCA); Alton, one, 06 Jul; three, 08 Jul; six, 13 Jul; two, 22 Jul; one, 24 Jul (DBO); Noar Hill HIWWT NR, Selborne, two, 08 Jul (IBla); Whitehill, one, 16 Jul (ASto); South Warnborough, one, 15 Jul (DeLee)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10375719302021
1151547219512021
1214511819512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11295111
12441

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 29 Jun (RTer);

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 17 Jun (SLoa); Marchwood, one, 08 Jul; one, 19 Jul (CTha); Woodlands, NF, present, 08 Jul (RBW); one, 19 Jul (CJon); Romsey, one, 07 Jul; one, 08 Jul (NRJ); Swaythling, Southampton, two, 11 Jul; one, 21 Jul (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 06 Jul; two, 12 Jul (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. KJW); Botley Wood, one, 01 Jul (DWal, KJW); Fareham, one, 19 Jul (IMcP); one, 11 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 16 Jul; three, 18 Jul; two, 27 Jul (MLO); one, 12 Jul (KJW); Hurn, one, 11 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 24 Jul; Hengistbury Head, one, 11 Jul (MJef); Sway, one, 11 Jul (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 08 Jul (DMui); Lymington, present, first date recorded , 16 Jul (PRD); Browndown Coastal Ranges*, 11, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW); 11, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Hinton Ampner, one, 14 Jul (ASD); Pamber Forest, one, 11 Jul (GJD); Blackwater, one, 12 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 28 Jun (KBW)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10283519812021
1123423518002021
1214214819512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
103126
1131504
1221242

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Record Details

VC10: Plaish, Carisbrooke, six, 20 Jul; four, 21 Jul; two, 22 Jul (KRyl);

VC11: Needs Ore NNR, one, 16 Jul (CNB); Swaythling, Southampton, three, 11 Jul; two, 18 Jul; two, 21 Jul; one, 22 Jul (MEdg); Allbrook, one, 17 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 31 Jul (SIng); Brownwich cliffs, two, 29 Jul (MLO, DWal, KJW det. KJW); Funtley, one, 18 Jul (TDC); Fareham, one, 11 Jul; one, 12 Jul; four, 13 Jul; two, 16 Jul; two, 17 Jul; two, 18 Jul; three, 20 Jul; three, 21 Jul; one, 23 Jul; one, 27 Jul (MLO); one, 17 Jul; one, female, 20 Jul; one, 31 Jul (KJW); Horsea Island, two, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. KJW); Sway, two, 09 Jul; three, 12 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 13 Aug (SKee);

VC12: Crawley, one, 01 Aug; Littleton, one, 23 Jul; Longparish, one, 21 Jul; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 21 Jul (GCE); Basingstoke, one, 23 Jun (GAH); Tidgrove Warren, nr Overton, one, 23 Jul (MJW, ACB det. MJW); Ecchinswell, one, 18 Jul (MJN); Basingstoke, one, 18 Jul; two, 19 Jul (MJW); Pamber Forest, one, 18 Jul; one, 29 Jul (GJD); Alton, one, 08 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 24 Jul (DBO); Whitehill, one, 20 Jul (ASto); Blackwater, two, 11 Jul; two, 12 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 24 Jul (BGD)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10332519002021
1149543419462021
1222020419512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1122222
1225283

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 19 Sep (SDav);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 22 Aug (RBW); Totton, one, 16 Jun; one, 30 Jul; one, 31 Jul; two, 01 Aug; one, 04 Aug; one, 09 Aug; one, 22 Aug (LHan); Fishlake Meadows, one, 02 Aug (NRJ); Fishlake, one, 02 Aug (SIng); Woodley, one, 17 Jul (NBin); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 15 Aug (KArb); Portchester, one, 04 Aug; one, 13 Aug (DH-J); East Cosham, Portsmouth, one, 13 Aug (GGF); Horndean, one, 18 Jul; one, 11 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 28 Aug (PHog); Sway, one, 22 Jun (S&SLan); one, 11 Aug (SKee); Pennington, one, 11 Aug (RFC);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 03 Jul; Broughton, one, 18 Aug (GCE); Andover, one, 23 Aug; one, 27 Aug (GSD); Littleton, one, 15 Aug; Longparish, one, 21 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 13 Aug (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Cheriton, one, 19 Jul (DAS); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jul; one, 12 Aug (GAH); one, 10 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 18 Jul; one, 09 Aug; one, 11 Aug; three, 13 Aug; one, 14 Aug (MJW); one, 08 Jul; one, 17 Jul (DJJ); Whitedown, Alton, one, 15 Jun (BCA); Alton, one, 26 May; one, 13 Jul; one, 22 Jul; two, 09 Aug (DBO); Blackwater, one, 12 Jul (BGD)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1027232019762021
112496283719512021
1262869919512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1024272
11961136
1221253

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No Larval records to show.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Newport, 02 May, 1 (DPl) Latest: Osborne Wood, 23 Jun, 1 (IOu) Max count: Bonchurch, 22 May, 2 (JHa)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 12 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 17 Jun, 1 (STho) Max count: Needs Ore NNR, 18 Jun, 6 (CNB)

VC12: Earliest: Chilbolton, 19 Jun, 2 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 28 Jun, 1 (KBW) Max count: Blackwater, 07 Jun, 3 (BGD)

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 and on the Isle of Wight this southern European species first appeared in the county in 1995, and subsequently the larvae were promptly discovered in good numbers on tamarisk on south Hayling, and the following year on the Isle of Wight. Since then, it has been looked for without success on other stands of foodplant along the Hampshire coast. 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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108315719812021
1119827019812019
121120212021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1011122
11551

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 1x female dissected: specimen retained, 27 Jul (RTer); Wheelers Bay, one, 30 Jul; one, 03 Sep (ABut); Bonchurch, one, 28 Apr; one, 22 May; two, 09 Jul; one, 10 Jul; one, 03 Aug; one, 14 Sep (JHa); Shanklin, one, 27 May; one, 28 May (IOu);

VC11: Woolston Road, Butlocks Heath, one, 09 Jul (PAB det. RJD); Portsmouth, one, 17 Jul (IRT); Hayling Island, one, gen. Det, 18 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 21 Jul (STho)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1061818562018
1116731918002014
126728619512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
123106

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC12: Pamber Forest, three, 17 Jun; six, 11 Jul; one, 23 Jun (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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1012719762021
11482819512017
12361419512011

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10232
11111
12221

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Record Details

VC10: Newport, two, 28 May; one, 30 May (DPl);

VC11: Blackfied*, one, to lighted window, 06 Jun (PGS);

VC12: Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 11 Jun (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Whitedown, Alton, one, 17 May (BCA)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10545149919812021
1141891152619512021
121531461619512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
104824944
1123359737
1216954527

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 16 Apr, 1 (RTer) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 07 May, 1 (DElm) Max count: Shanklin, 28 Mar, 44 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 18 Mar, 1 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 25 Apr, 1 (STho) Max count: West Walk, 22 Apr, 37 (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 28 Apr, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 30 Apr, 5 (SBly) Max count: Wherwell, 05 Apr, 27 (GCE)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1026970319082021
111842261518002021
1249977319512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1036809
119917710
12811239

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 20 Apr, 1 (RTer) Latest: Wootton Bridge, 19 May, 1 (BJon) Max count: Newport, 09 May, 9 (DPl)

VC11: Earliest: Fordingbridge, 06 May, 2 (SCT) Latest: Pennington, 16 Jun, 1 (RFC) Max count: Romsey, 24 Apr, 10 (NRJ)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 28 Apr, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 19 May, 1 (KBW) Max count: Blackwater, 02 May, 9 (BGD)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1018219419602021
112100306019512021
12778119812021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1017233
11981074
1212173

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No Larval records to show.

Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 01 Sep, 1 (RTer) Latest: Alverstone, 15 Aug, 1 (DFai) Max count: Totland, 02 Sep, 3 (RTer)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 06 Oct, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 12 Aug, 1 (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal) Max count: Swaythling, Southampton, 27 Aug, 4 (MEdg)

VC12: Earliest: Anna Valley, Andover, 23 Aug, 1 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 22 Sep, 2 (KBW) Max count: Blackwater, 22 Sep, 3 (BGD)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013917119792021
1195599019512021
1244244719402021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1029333
1147472
1236392

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Newport, 17 May, 1 (DPl) Latest: Osborne Valley Walk, 09 May, 1 (IOu) Max count: Newport, 13 Jul, 3 (DPl)

VC11: Earliest: Fordingbridge, 03 Jun, 1 (SCT) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 26 Aug, 1 (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW) Max count: Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, 06 May, 2 (KArb)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 25 Mar, 1 (TJN) Latest: Blackwater, 11 Jul, 1 (BGD) Max count: Broughton, 10 May, 2 (GCE)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10251519762015
1150559119512021
1217829119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10122
11761
12782

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Record Details

VC10: Osborne Valley Walk, two, 09 May (IOu);

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 02 Jun (RBW); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 01 Jun (KArb); Botley Wood, one, 20 May; West Walk, one, 13 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. KJW); Hurn, one, 22 Apr; one, 24 Apr; one, 06 May (MJef);

VC12: Whitehill, one, 17 May (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, two, 20 Apr; one, 01 May; one, 03 May; one, 27 May (ASwa); Yateley Common, one, 27 May; Blackwater, one, 19 May (BGD)

70.163 [B&F: 1856] Larch Pug Eupithecia lariciata (Freyer, 1841) - Common

Common in woodland, plantations and parkland throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire, but scarce on the Isle of Wight where last recorded in 1995. Wingspan 19-22 mm. The small, white, raised crest at the distal end of the thorax, round black discal spot, and cross-lines which loop around the discal spot, help to distinguish this large, grey pug from Grey Pug E. subfuscata and Pauper Pug E. egenaria. Larva feeds on European Larch, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102019291995
1119611319512020
12916219512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11342

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Record Details

VC11: Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 17 May (PGS); West Walk, one, female, 22 Apr (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); West Meon, two, , 06 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. KJW)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10403418562021
1130026219512021
12423319512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10342
1115151
12331

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 17 Jun (SDav); Cowes, two, indoors, 17 Jul (DHen det. JRB); Wroxall, one, 25 Jul (JRB);

VC11: Marchwood, one, 06 Aug (TDCh); one, 21 Jul (CTha); Allbrook, one, 17 Jul (SIng); Funtley, one, 09 Jul; one, 21 Jul (TDC); Fareham, one, 02 Jul (ADT det. KJW); one, conf. KJW, 31 Jul (MLO); one, 12 Jul (KJW); Portsmouth, one, 16 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 01 Aug (IRT); Hayling Island, one, 18 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 04 Aug (STho);

VC12: North Waltham, one, 09 Aug (AJon); Alton, one, 24 Jul (DBO); Blackwater, one, 18 Jul (BGD)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10626119002021
112014315319302021
1235346819512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
1167968
12419916

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Haseley Manor, 30 Apr, 1 (IOu) Latest: Osborne Valley Walk, 22 Apr, 1 (IOu) Max count: Haseley Manor, 30 Apr, 1 (IOu)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 15 Apr, 1 (SDut) Latest: Browndown Coastal Ranges, 12 Aug, 1 (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal) Max count: Pig Bush, NF, 09 Aug, 8 (NRJ)

VC12: Earliest: Broughton, 10 May, 1 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 26 Jul, 1 (KBW) Max count: Yateley Common, 27 May, 16 (BGD)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1122124418002020
12211019002019

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11431

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Record Details

VC11: Furzehill, NF, one, 09 May; one, 30 Apr (SLoa det. MJW); Blackfield, one, 08 May (SJJ); Sway, NF, present, 23 Apr (DMui)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10201519412021
1132930719512021
129610419512021

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Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11562
12551

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Record Details

VC11: Holidays Hill Inclosure, one, gen. det, 13 May (AMD); Romsey, one, 23 Apr (NRJ); Hurn, one, 27 May; two, 28 May (MJef); Milford on Sea, one, 22 May (MMcM);

VC12: Hawk Conservancy Trust, Weyhill, one, 20 Jun (MJhn); Basingstoke, one, 10 Jun (GAH); one, 07 May (MJW); Whitehill, one, 22 May (ASto); Yateley Common, one, swept, 02 Jun (BGD)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1049063618502021
1177851166719452021
121375178119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10881365
114136339
121332188

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: West High Down quarries, 12 Jul, 1 (IOu) Latest: Upper Green, 11 Aug, 1 (SHug) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 29 May, 5 (SDav)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 19 Aug, 2 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 04 Aug, 1 (STho) Max count: Funtley, 21 Jul, 9 (TDC)

VC12: Earliest: Cholderton, 19 Jul, 0 (TJN) Latest: Farnborough, 22 Aug, 2 (KBW) Max count: Nether Wallop, 08 Aug, 8 (GCE)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101120162016
11281719612021
12494919002019

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11321
129196

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Record Details

VC11: Allbrook, one, 28 Apr (SIng); Fareham*, one, to a lighted window, 01 May (KJW); Northney, Hayling Island, present, 02 May (JWP);

VC12: Wherwell: SU3440: Westover Farm: S of Flint Farm*, one, 24 Apr; Barton Stacey, one, 02 May; one, 02 May; one, 03 May; six, 22 Apr; three, 22 Apr; three, 03 May; one, 22 Apr; two, 02 May (GCE)

70.175 [B&F: 1826] Triple-spotted Pug Eupithecia trisignaria Herrich-Schäffer, 1848 - Local

Local in fens, marshes, damp woodland and roadside verges, in England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight mostly inland, but rare and probably overlooked, as it tends not to come to light. Wingspan 15-20 mm. Combination of two streaks on costa either side of discal spot and lack of white tornal markings make this a fairly unmistakable species. Larva feeds on flowers of Wild Angelica and Hogweed, over-wintering as a pupa.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101019091909
11343219512021
1214919511999

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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Record Details

VC11: Upham*, one, male, det'd genitalia (10,365). (3 lamps), 01 Jul (PAB, KCok & RJD)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014218319002021
112677394419512021
1241548419512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1016235
111121444
1219233

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 27 May, 2 (RTer) Latest: Osborne Wood, 30 May, 2 (IOu) Max count: Freshwater Bay, 10 Jun, 5 (SDav)

VC11: Earliest: Linwood, NF, 06 Jun, 1 (DMB) Latest: Hayling Island, 18 May, 2 (STho) Max count: Woodley, 18 May, 4 (NBin)

VC12: Earliest: North Waltham, 06 Jun, 1 (AJon) Latest: Farnborough, 26 May, 1 (KBW) Max count: Basingstoke, 02 Jun, 3 (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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1051019812015
1111723019512021
12614219512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111
12111

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Record Details

VC11: Old Winchester Hill, one, 27 May (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal det. KJW);

VC12: Hawk Conservancy Trust, Weyhill, one, 17 Jun (MJhn)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1017319819742021
111251121319512021
1234829419512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10274310
1146578
1211111

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Record Details

VC10: West High Down quarries, 10, field observation, 12 Jul (IOu); Totland, one, 04 Jun (RTer); Newport, one, 14 Jul; two, 20 Jul (DPl); Cowes, one, indoors, 15 Jul (DHen); Wheelers Bay, one, 18 Jul; one, 12 Jul (ABut); Bonchurch, one, 01 Jun; two, 03 Jun; present, 21 Jun; two, 15 Jul; three, 17 Jul (JHa); Shanklin, one, 16 May; one, 19 May; one, 05 Aug (IOu); Alverstone, one, 27 Jun; three, 13 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 03 Aug; one, 14 Aug; two, 19 Aug; one, 20 Aug; one, 21 Aug; one, 01 Sep (DFai); Shanklin Upper Chine, one, 07 May; Osborne Wood, one, 13 Aug; Sandpit Copse, one, 20 May (IOu);

VC11: Ogden's Purlieu, NF, two, 18 Jul; three, 18 Jul; Hasley, NF, present, 19 Jul (AMD); Fennimore, NF, present, 11 Jul (RBW); Pig Bush, NF, eight, 09 Aug (NRJ); Lee, one, 23 Jul (CTha); Romsey, two, 19 Jul (MJB); one, 07 Jul (NRJ); Dibden Purlieu, one, 25 May (RAC); Buttsash, Hythe, one, 14 Aug (JBl); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 17 Jul (MEdg); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 12 Jul (KArb); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Funtley, one, 03 Aug (TDC); Fareham, two, 20 Jul; one, 10 Aug; one, 18 Aug (ADT); one, 30 Jul (MLO); one, 17 Jul (KJW); Botley, one, 30 Jun; one, 12 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 03 Jul; one, 07 Jul; two, 08 Jul (SLB); Horsea Island, one, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD); Portsmouth, one, 22 Jun; one, 08 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 30 Jul (IRT); Lovedean, one, 23 Jun; one, 10 Aug; one, 11 Aug (ARJ); Hurn, one, 12 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 30 Jul (MJef); New Milton, one, 30 Jul (MBar); Sway, one, 11 Jul; one, 10 Aug; one, 13 Aug (SKee); Sway, NF, present, 13 Aug (DMui); Pennington, one, 20 Jul; one, 19 Aug (RFC); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, female, checked at home, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW det. KJW); two, one noted as female, 15 Jul (MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW); one, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal);

VC12: Overton, one, 08 Jun (ACr); North Waltham, one, 29 Jun; one, 18 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 22 Jun (MJW); one, 17 Jun (DJJ); Whitedown, Alton, one, 05 Jul (BCA); Whitehill, one, 22 Jul; one, 08 Aug (ASto); Fleet Pond, one, 01 Aug (MHals); Blackwater, one, 16 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 18 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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10939618562021
1184983419512021
1221519919512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1024283
1150532
1218181

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, specimen retained, 21 Apr; one, male gen.det, 02 Jun; one, 28 Jul; one, 29 Jul (RTer); Brighstone, one, 15 Aug (AMas det. JRB); Newport, one, 24 Apr; one, 21 May; one, 15 Jun; one, 07 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 09 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 12 Aug; three, 13 Aug; two, 14 Aug; one, 16 Aug (DPl); Cowes*, one, 15 Jun (DNor); Wroxall, two, 08 Aug (JRB); Shanklin, one, field observation, 29 Jun; one, 06 Jul; one, 08 Jul; one, 09 Jul; one, 11 Jul (IOu); Alverstone, one, 26 Aug (DFai);

VC11: Totton, one, 14 Apr; one, 15 Apr; one, 03 May; one, 13 May; one, 25 Jun; one, 10 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 13 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 24 Jul; one, 28 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 13 Aug (LHan); Lee, one, 07 May (CTha); Woodley, one, 20 May (NBin); Romsey, one, 09 May (NRJ); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 30 Apr (PGS); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 17 Jul (MEdg); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 01 Aug; one, 11 Aug (KArb); Allbrook, one, 30 Jul; one, 01 Aug; one, 09 Aug (SIng); Lee-on-Solent, one, 04 Jun (IHrg); Fareham, one, 12 Jul (IMcP); one, 21 Jul; one, 25 Jul; two, 29 Aug (MLO); one, 18 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 14 Aug (KJW); Botley, one, 19 Jul (SLB); Wickham, one, 11 Jun (JRDS); Portchester, one, 30 Apr; one, 06 Aug; one, 15 Aug (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 06 Jul; two, 07 Jul; one, 15 Jul; one, 16 Jul; one, 22 Jul (IRT); Lovedean, one, 15 Jul; one, 17 Jul; one, 28 Jul (ARJ); Highcliffe, one, 05 Aug (NMat); Sway, one, 27 May (S&SLan); one, 08 Aug (SKee); Pennington, two, 17 Jul; one, 19 Jul; one, 27 Jul (RFC);

VC12: North Waltham, one, 15 Aug (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 10 Jun; one, 19 Aug (GAH); one, 29 Jul (MJW); Whitehill, one, 18 Jul; one, 29 Jul; one, 31 Jul; one, 08 Aug; one, 14 Aug (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 06 May; one, 28 Jul; one, 09 Aug (ASwa); Yateley Common, one, at dusk, 10 Jun; Blackwater, one, 20 May; one, 30 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 13 Jul; one, 30 Jul; one, 02 Aug (KBW)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10694118919782021
115882868519002021
122177362819512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10751267
112062544
12841317

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Record Summary

VC10: Earliest: Totland, 27 May, 1 (RTer) Latest: Briddlesford Big Wood, Wootton Bridge, 20 May, 2 (IOu) Max count: Alverstone, 19 May, 7 (DFai)

VC11: Earliest: Brockwood, 12 Jun, 1 (SDut) Latest: Hayling Island, 18 May, 1 (STho) Max count: West Walk, 13 May, 4 (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

VC12: Earliest: Nether Wallop, 17 May, 2 (GCE) Latest: Farnborough, 15 Jun, 1 (KBW) Max count: Blackwater, 19 May, 7 (BGD)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1011313018562021
111227157419512021
12865131219512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
108144
1137423
1254725

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 01 Jun (RTer); Cranmore, two, 19 May (JMar, JRB et al); Newport, two, 28 Apr (DPl); Porchfield, one, 14 May; one, 16 May; two, 19 May (MWhts); Wootton Bridge, one, 17 May; four, 18 May (BJon);

VC11: Linwood, NF, one, 04 Jun (DMB); Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 09 May (JPuz); Marchwood, one, 22 Jun; one, 09 May; one, 04 Jun (CTha); Copythorne, one, 16 Jun (JAda); Lee, one, 19 Jun; one, 09 Jul (CTha); Broughton, three, 21 May; one, 21 May; two, 21 May; two, 21 May; one, 21 May; two, 02 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 10 May (GCE); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 10 Jun; one, 11 Jun (MEdg); Vale Park, Chandler's Ford, one, 28 May (KArb); Botley Wood, one, 20 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW); Funtley, one, 19 May (TDC); Wickham, one, 09 Jun (JRDS); West Walk, one, 13 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. KJW); Lovedean, one, 14 May; one, 16 May (ARJ); West Meon, two, , 06 May (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. KJW); Old Winchester Hill, one, 27 May (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal); Sway, one, 12 Jun (S&SLan); one, 22 May; one, 24 May; one, 17 Jun; one, 19 Jun; one, 11 Jul (SKee); Pennington, one, 07 Jun (RFC); Needs Ore NNR, one, 18 Jun; one, 27 May (CNB);

VC12: Nether Wallop, one, 17 May; one, 17 May; Broughton, four, 10 May; one, 02 Jun; one, 21 Jun; one, 10 May; two, 02 Jun; one, 02 Jun; Goodworth Clatford, one, 22 May (GCE); Grayshott, one, 12 Apr (THard); Crawley, one, 26 May; one, 26 May; one, 26 May; one, 26 May; Littleton, five, 26 May; one, 10 Jun; three, 26 May; two, 26 May; two, 10 Jun; one, 26 May; one, 10 Jun; one, 10 Jun; Barton Stacey, one, 09 May; Longparish, one, 09 Jun; one, 16 May; one, 25 May; Barton Stacey, one, 03 May; Bullington, one, 16 Jun; Hurstbourne Priors, one, 25 May; one, 23 Jun (GCE); Ecchinswell, one, 08 Jun (MTay, CSul); Hinton Ampner, one, 22 May; one, 03 Jun; one, 20 Jul (ASD); Overton, one, 21 May (CAnd); one, 26 May (ACr); North Waltham, two, 09 May; two, 16 May; one, 18 May; two, 21 May; one, 09 Jun (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 15 Jun (GAH); Ropley, four, 19 May (LFom); Basingstoke, one, 19 May; one, 17 Jun (MJW); Alton, one, 14 Jun; one, 16 Jun (DBO); Chawton, one, 05 May; one, 09 Jun (DAS); Alton, one, 23 Apr (EFig); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 03 Jun; one, 07 Jul (ASwa); Blackwater, one, 09 May (BGD); Farnborough, one, 03 Jul (KBW)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108319522021
1126929818002021
12163519812021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10122
1112172
12551

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, two, 27 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Lee-on-Solent, one, 27 Jun; one, 03 Jul; one, 09 Jul (IHrg); Horsea Island, one, 22 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. KJW); Portsmouth, two, 08 Jul; two, 12 Jul; one, 13 Jul; two, 17 Jul; two, 18 Jul; one, 22 Jul; two, 26 Jul (IRT); Hayling Island, one, gen. Det, 20 Jul (STho);

VC12: Ecchinswell*, one, 18 Jul (MJN); Blackwater, one, 11 Jul; one, 18 Jul (BGD); Farnborough, one, 20 Jul; one, 26 Jul (KBW)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10634919592021
1162061619512021
1228325119512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1125348
12881

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No Larval records to show.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 21 Aug (SDav);

VC11: North Poulner, NF, one, 23 Aug (DBra); Totton, one, 17 Aug (LHan); Fareham, one, 12 Sep (KJW); Portchester, one, 27 Aug (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 13 Aug; one, 21 Aug (IRT); Old Winchester Hill, eight, , 05 Aug; one, 05 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Buriton, one, 20 Aug (ASD); Hurn, one, 02 Aug; one, 11 Aug; two, 17 Aug; one, 22 Aug; one, 27 Aug (MJef); Hengistbury Head, one, 08 Aug; one, 14 Aug; one, 22 Aug (RPH det. MJef); Sway, one, 05 Aug (S&SLan); one, 20 Jul; one, 08 Aug; one, 13 Aug; one, 20 Aug; one, 23 Aug (SKee); Browndown Coastal Ranges, two, 12 Aug (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal det. RJD); one, 26 Aug (RJD, MLO, ADT & KJW);

VC12: Cholderton, one, 11 Sep (TJN); Broughton, one, 18 Aug; one, 18 Aug; Littleton, one, 15 Aug; Cole Henley, one, 23 Aug (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 13 Aug (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); North Waltham, one, 22 Aug (AJon); Broxhead Common, one, 04 Aug (KBW, HthRT det. 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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10322019802021
1156857119452021
1216112319512020

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10331
11792
12672

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Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 17 Jun (SDav); Newport, one, 22 Jul (DPl); Alverstone, one, 19 Jul (DFai);

VC11: Stanbrige Earls, one, 01 Aug (JRM); Portsmouth, one, 16 Jun; two, 06 Jul; two, 07 Jul; one, 11 Jul; one, 12 Jul; one, 26 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Crawley, one, 01 Aug; two, 01 Aug (GCE); North Waltham, one, 30 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 18 Jul; one, 29 Jul (MJW); South Warnborough, one, 15 Jul (DeLee)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10292619002021
1124646419442021
129615619442021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11485
1292413

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Record Details

VC11: Broughton, one, 07 Jul (GCE); Old Winchester Hill, five, 27 May; one, 27 May (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal); Needs Ore NNR, one, 03 Jul (CNB);

VC12: Crawley, one, 09 Jul; Longparish, one, 23 Jun; Cole Henley*, one, 15 Jun; one, 05 Jul (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 21 May; 13, 11 Jun; three, 09 Jul (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Basingstoke, one, 12 Jul; two, 14 Jul (MJW)

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.

Records prior to 2022

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1016224419812021
111376154219512021
1256764819512021

2022 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
1010133
1145524
1232342

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: West High Down quarries, three, 12 Jul (IOu); Totland, one, male gen.det, 25 Jun; one, male gen.det, 01 Jul (RTer); Bonchurch, one, 09 Jul (JHa); Alverstone, one, 08 Jul (GBro); Shanklin, one, 25 Jul; one, 26 Jul; two, 28 Jul (IOu); Wootton Bridge, one, 16 May (BJon); Sandown, one, 29 Jul (IOu);

VC11: Linwood, NF, one, 03 Jun (DMB); Hale Purlieu, NF, one, 09 Jun (JPuz); Marchwood, one, 08 Jul; Lee, one, 16 Jul (CTha); Fishlake Meadows, one, 26 Jul; one, 15 Aug (NRJ); Fishlake, one, with Nigel Jones / Fishlake Meadows, 26 Jul; one, 15 Aug (SIng); Romsey, one, 17 Jul (MJB); Broughton, one, 07 Jul; one, 21 May; Winter Down Copse, Little Somborne, one, 17 Jun (GCE); Needs Ore NNR, one, 09 Jul (CNB); Blackfield, one, 17 Jun (SJJ); Blackfied, one, to lighted window, 18 Jul (PGS); Woolston Road, Butlocks Heath, one, 09 Jul (PAB); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 11 Jul (MEdg); Thornhill, Southampton, one, indoors, 28 Apr (PAB); Twyford, one, swept, swept from beech. Berry Meadow, 20 Jun (RJD); Brownwich cliffs, one, 17 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW); Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 24 Jun (RJD, DWal & KJW); Funtley, one, 18 Jul (TDC); Lee-on-Solent, one, 04 Jun; one, 05 Jul (IHrg); Fareham, one, 11 Aug (KJW); Portchester, one, 05 Jul (DH-J); West Walk, three, 10 Jun (RJD, MLO & KJW det. KJW); Lovedean, one, 28 May (ARJ); Old Winchester Hill, one, female, 27 May (RJD, MLO, ADT & DWal det. KJW); Hurn, one, 30 May; one, 04 Jun; one, 06 Jun; two, 16 Jun; Hengistbury Head, one, 30 May; one, 06 Jun; one, 20 Jun; one, 27 Jun (MJef); Sway, one, 14 Jul; one, 27 Jul (SKee); Needs Ore NNR, four, 18 Jun; one, 03 Jul; one, 23 Jul (CNB); Browndown Coastal Ranges, one, 03 Jun (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal & KJW); one, 08 Jul (RJD, ADT, DWal & KJW);

VC12: Chilbolton, one, 19 Jun; Littleton, one, 26 May; one, 10 Jun; one, 26 May; Longparish, one, 09 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 21 Jul; two, 09 Jun; one, 23 Jun; one, 09 Jun; Cole Henley, one, 15 Jun; one, 15 Jun (GCE); Morn Hill, Winchester, one, 21 May (CRB, DAS, PDF et al); Great Haughurst Copse, Axmansford, one, 14 May (ACB det. GJD); Basingstoke, one, 17 Jun; one, 21 Jun; two, 22 Jun (MJW); Crabtree Plantation, Basingstoke, one, 21 May (CWor det. BGD); Pamber Forest, one, 11 Jul (GJD); Whitedown, Alton, one, 30 May (BCA); Alton, one, 14 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 13 Jul (DBO); Whitehill, one, 14 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 17 Jun (ASto); Yateley Common, one, 27 May; Blackwater, one, 07 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, 23 Jun (BGD); Farnborough, one, 19 May; one, 22 May (KBW)