Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Valerian Pug
Eupithecia valerianata

(Hübner, 1813) 1821 / 70.181

Bedfordshire status
Only two records in the county from 2006 and 2022

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 3 (14%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2006.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
03/07/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
11/06/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
16/06/2022130TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
12/06/2006130SP95 - Carlton, Harrold, Turvey
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Forewing: 8-10mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Common Valerian
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
 Immature Adult
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