Pug ID help

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PaulHopkins
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Pug ID help

Post by PaulHopkins »

Probably too worn/unclear for ID, but the size and date (30/8/19) made me think Toadflax Pug might be a possibility - any chance?

Cheers
Paul
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Greg
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Re: Pug ID help

Post by Greg »

Hi Paul,

I think that's a good possibility. The leading outer edge of the cross band looks fairly straight, abdominal band is
very bold, size and timing all support Toadflax. The Foxglove has usually finished by early August.
Pity it's so washed out. If it is Toadflax, it's quite a rarity these days.
Maybe Brian could verify on Facebook.

Regards
Greg
stevehind
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Re: Pug ID help

Post by stevehind »

Hi Paul

Looks OK for Toadflax Pug. Good to see a genuine specimen as I'm not sure all our Toadflax Pug records are correct.

Regards
Steve
PaulHopkins
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Re: Pug ID help

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Thanks both. Greg, Brian has provided a fourth opinion (positive!) on Facebook now.

Paul
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