A pug moth
Common NameA pug moth
Scientific NameEupithecia semigraphata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, black, white
HabitatHeaths, dry grasslands, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe
Host PlantsArtemisia campestris, Achillea millefolium
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically 'inchworms' or 'loopers', feeding on the flowers and seeds of their host plants. Pupation usually occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and highly mottled grey and black wing pattern, often with indistinct cross-lines and a small discal spot, blending well with its environment.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled grey, black, and white wings, providing excellent camouflage against bark or lichen.
