Double-striped Pug (Gymnoscelis rufifasciata, (Haworth, 1809))

Geometridae: Larentiinae

1862 (ABH70.141) Double-striped Pug Gymnoscelis rufifasciata, (Haworth, 1809)

Great Staughton

Photo © Peter Bissell

Great Staughton

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pre-2000

2000-2009

2010-2019

2020-onwards

Earith

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Earith

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Great Staughton

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Great Staughton

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Whitelye, Monmouthshire (female)

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Earith

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Hemingford Grey, April 2013

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Hemingford Grey, 11th April 2020. 20w wemlite trap.

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

Hemingford Grey, 28th Aug. 2013

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

Hemingford Grey, 11th April 2020. 20w wemlite trap.

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 8-10mm.
Foodplant(s): Holly (Ilex aquifolium), Ivy (Hedera helix), Gorse (Ulex europaeus), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), Traveller's-joy (Clematis vitalba), buddleas (Buddlea spp.), Rosaceae (Rosaceae spp.), ragworts (Senecio spp.), Sea Aster (Aster tripolium), Wild Marjoram (Origanum vulgare), herbaceous plants
Flying: Two/three generations, late March-May, July-August and September-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Hedgerows, parks and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 102 (37.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in October 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 19 January to 19 November

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 10 July to 12 July

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Wrinkled

Colours:

White, green, brown, purple

No. of Proleg Pairs:

1862 (ABH70.141) Double-striped Pug Gymnoscelis rufifasciata, (Haworth, 1809)

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