Cloaked Pug       Foxglove Pug
70.150 BF1816  –  Geometridae –  Larentiinae – Eupithecia linariata – Toadflax Pug – (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Adult Macro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Can be confused with other species       PDF Icon – click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines
Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro   >>  Geometridae  >> Larentiinae
ID Difficulty:  amber  – care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Foxglove Pug
ID pointers: Similar to Foxglove Pug, this species is smaller and usually brighter coloured. Central cross-band on forewing lacks the sharp angle of Foxglove Pug.
Distribution:  A resident that is locally distributed and uncommon.
Flight Period: July /  August /  –  On the wing – July – August Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Anne Butler, Brian & Jean Hallam  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 9-11mm
Last Recorded By – Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area – Not Recorded
Selected Images:  Image provided by Anne Butler © – Sandiacre – 10th August 2023  /  Findern – Brian & Jean Hallam ©

70.150 BF1816 - Toadflax Pug - Geometridae - Eupithecia linariata
Toadflax Pug – Eupithecia linariata – Sandiacre – August 2023 – Anne Butler
Toadflax Pug - Geometridae - Eupithecia linariata - Brian Hallam
Toadflax Pug – Geometridae – Eupithecia linariata – Findern – August 2024 – Brian u0026amp; Jean Hallam
70.150 BF1816 - Toadflax Pug - Geometridae - Eupithecia linariata
Toadflax Pug - Geometridae - Eupithecia linariata - Brian Hallam


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Distribution Map for Eupithecia linariata

Found 204 records
    ↳ 8 from After 2025
    ↳ 43 from 2020 - 2024
    ↳ 153 from Before 2020
Flying
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Nov
Dec

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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Eupithecia linariata

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Note – the NBN Atlas datasets are listed in the map below and vary in their currency (uptodateness) – however, the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.

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Monthly Records By Year: Eupithecia linariata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Eupithecia linariata
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only. )


First/Last Recorded Dates: Eupithecia linariata
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

Shading shows moth presence between dates

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Recordings By Year: Eupithecia linariata
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Eupithecia linariata
AGR: 0%   |   Total % Change: 0%


CUSUM Analysis: Eupithecia linariata
About this chart: CUSUM (Cumulative Sum) charts track long-term trends in moth populations [ filtered by 'Adult' and 'Mine' life stages ] by showing whether each year’s counts are above or below the historical average. Even small shifts build up over time, making trends of growth, stability, or decline easier to see. CUSUM highlights trend-consistency — asking: “Across the years, have moth counts mostly stayed above or below average?”
The data sample has 5 gap year/s here (zero records) between 2000 and 2025. The moth may have been present in those gap years, but no data was available. Too many year-gaps may exaggerate or skew the chart.

Counts for the current year (2025) are pro-rated based on data available up to month 8 (August) to provide a full-year equivalent.

ⓘ Purple line rises = years better than average; falls = years worse than average.
Peak (best year) Trough (worst year) Growth periods Decline periods
Population peaked around 2025, reaching above average levels. The lowest population point occurred near 2018, showing a significant decline.

What the Y-axis "Cumulative Deviation" means: Cumulative Deviation shows the running total of how each year’s moth population count differs from the long-term average. i

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Eupithecia linariata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Eupithecia linariata
( data includes Adult Stage only )

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2025.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Eupithecia linariata – 204 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageSource
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H10/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H13/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ilkeston, DerbyshireSK44K15/08/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H20/07/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
sheffieldSK38M04/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N18/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Beckside FarmSK24F05/06/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A02/05/20251adultvc57_irecords_extract
Stonebroom.SK45E03/09/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N23/09/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
SandiacreSK43S01/08/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H04/08/20242adultvc57_irecords_extract
Wingerworth, DerbyshireSK36Y06/08/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Wingerworth, DerbyshireSK36Y10/08/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H20/08/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Stonebroom.SK45E28/08/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A27/08/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Allestree, DerbySK33P05/08/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H04/07/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
SandiacreSK43S17/07/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Forbes Hole LNRSK43W19/07/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Allestree, DerbySK33P23/07/20241adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H08/09/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H09/08/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Markham Vale , Seymour , DerbyshireSK47L22/08/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H21/08/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H27/08/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H04/07/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H06/07/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H11/06/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H16/06/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ladycroft AveSK07S16/06/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S28/06/20232adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ninelands RoadSK28F24/05/20231adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H09/08/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H12/08/20222adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H23/08/20222adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H26/08/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H19/07/20222adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H21/07/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ladycroft AveSK07S03/07/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ladycroft AveSK07S10/07/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ladycroft AveSK07S27/07/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A08/07/20221adultvc57_irecords_extract
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z04/09/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H08/07/20213adultvc57_irecords_extract
Staveley DerbyshireSK47H19/07/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
Woodland AveSK43R18/07/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
Ninelands RoadSK28F26/06/20211adultvc57_irecords_extract
Marlborough Road, Long Eaton, DerbysSK43X07/08/20201adultvc57_irecords_extract
Marlborough Road, Long Eaton, DerbysSK43X29/05/20202adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X22/08/20191Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X16/08/20191Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X24/08/20192Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Marlborough Road, Long Eaton, DerbysSK43X16/07/20191adultvc57_irecords_extract
Marlborough Road, Long Eaton, DerbysSK43X07/06/20191not recordedvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X28/06/20192Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X14/06/20191Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Welbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T01/05/20191Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Toton Fields LNRSK43X01/09/20181adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X03/08/20181Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X27/07/20181Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X20/07/20181Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long EatonSK34L26/07/20181adultvc57_irecords_extract
Marlborough Road, Long EatonSK43X20/07/20181not recordedvc57_irecords_extract
Welbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T11/07/20181Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Marlborough Road, Long Eaton, DerbysSK43X28/06/20182adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X26/08/20171Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X26/08/20171Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Welbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T13/09/20161Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Long Eaton - Marlborough RoadSK43X24/08/20161Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z28/07/20161adultvc57_irecords_extract
Norton Lees gardenSK38L15/07/20161not recordedvc57_irecords_extract
Norton Lees gardenSK38L15/07/20161not recordedvc57_irecords_extract
Norton LeesSK38L16/07/20161Adultvc57_irecords_extract
Backgarden MarehaySK34Z24/08/20142adultvc57_irecords_extract
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V29/08/20141Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X12/07/20141Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W20/06/20141Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A16/05/20141Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pleasley Pit CP, PleasleySK46X16/05/20142Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W04/09/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W04/09/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Welbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T08/08/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lancaster Ave,SandiacreSK43S26/07/20132Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R07/07/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R15/07/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R07/07/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R15/07/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R28/06/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R28/06/20131Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Welbeck Drive,WingerworthSK36T03/08/20121Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Welbeck Drive,WingerworthSK36T04/07/20121Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Welbeck Drive,WingerworthSK36T28/06/20121Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Marlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X27/08/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Marlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X29/08/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Marlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X27/08/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Marlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X29/08/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S15/07/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S15/07/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ladycroft Ave,BuxtonSK07S26/06/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Ladycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S26/06/20111Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W06/05/20112Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Back Lane,GlapwellSK46T03/09/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T03/09/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Marlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X22/08/20103Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Marlborough Rd,Long EatonSK43X29/06/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Hardhurst Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33W22/06/20101Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Gallows Inn Close,IlkestonSK44Q14/08/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
West Park Meadows (LNR),SpondonSK33Y10/07/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Back Lane,GlapwellSK46T29/07/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Back Lane,GlapwellSK46T04/07/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Oaks Barn Cottage, Monyash Rd, Over Haddon, BakewellSK26D10/07/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T04/07/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T29/07/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Back Lane,GlapwellSK46T30/06/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Back Lane,GlapwellSK46T27/06/20092Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Oaks Barn Cottage, Monyash Rd, Over Haddon, BakewellSK26D27/06/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Far Cross,Cavendish Park,MatlockSK36A28/06/20092Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R30/06/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T27/06/20092Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Back Lane, GlapwellSK46T30/06/20091Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R05/08/20081Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lancaster Ave,SandiacreSK43S31/08/20081Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R07/08/20081Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R28/08/20081Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lancaster Ave,SandiacreSK43S26/07/20081Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R13/07/20081Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R01/08/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lancaster Ave,SandiacreSK43S11/08/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Bristol Rd,IlkestonSK44R19/07/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A08/06/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A16/06/20071Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M14/07/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A10/06/20061Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Clay CrossSK46C03/09/20057Larvaevc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St,Long EatonSK43R03/09/20051Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A25/06/20041Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V25/07/19981Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wood Lane, Newhall, SwadlincoteSK22V25/07/19981Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Wilmot St,Long EatonSK43R19/07/19971Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Stevens Rd, SandiacreSK43T18/07/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Stevens Rd, SandiacreSK43T08/07/19963Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Stevens Rd, SandiacreSK43T19/07/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Stevens Rd, SandiacreSK43T08/06/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Stevens Rd, SandiacreSK43T26/06/19961Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Springfield Ave, SandiacreSK43S20/08/19942Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R28/08/19921Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R19/08/19921Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R28/07/19921Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pond House, Mapperley Res, IlkestonSK44G29/08/19912Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Pond House, Mapperley Res, IlkestonSK44G29/08/19912Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Grassmoor (site not precise)SK46D21/09/19882Larvaevc57_danes_bc_data
Far Cross,Cavendish Park,MatlockSK36A11/07/19881Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Far Cross,Cavendish Park,MatlockSK36A11/07/19881Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Beeley Lodge, ChatsworthSK26U08/07/19821Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Beeley Lodge, Chatsworth ParkSK26U08/07/19821Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Drummond Rd, IlkestonSK44R04/08/19811Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
site not preciseSK47J24/09/19771Larvaevc57_danes_bc_data
Hasland,ChesterfieldSK37Q04/09/197116Larvaevc57_danes_bc_data
Welbeck Rd, BolsoverSK47Q29/06/19691Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C10/09/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C09/09/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C11/08/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C13/08/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C05/08/19682Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C22/07/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C24/07/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C09/07/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C30/07/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C01/07/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C10/07/19683Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C18/07/19682Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C20/07/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C05/07/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C06/07/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C30/06/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C19/06/19681Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C05/06/19682Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C16/08/19671Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C09/08/19671Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C02/08/19671Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C11/07/19671Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C16/07/19672Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C12/07/19678Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C19/07/19671Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C21/07/19672Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C22/07/19676Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C25/07/19671Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C03/07/19671Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C15/07/19672Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C17/07/19674Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C23/07/19672Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C06/07/19672Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C13/07/19671Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Berry St, Hepthorne Lane, North WingfieldSK46C29/07/19671Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T25/05/19601Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T20/05/19602Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T21/05/19601Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Moorend, Beeley, MatlockSK26T26/05/19602Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Moorend, BeeleySK26T20/05/19602Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Moorend, BeeleySK26T21/05/19601Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Moorend, BeeleySK26T25/05/19601Adultvc57_danes_bc_data
Moorend, BeeleySK26T26/05/19602Adultvc57_danes_bc_data

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