Antic Pug
Common NameAntic Pug
Scientific NameEupithecia anticaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, gardens, areas with St. John's wort
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsHypericum perforatum, Hypericum maculatum
Flight PeriodMay to August (often bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on the flowers and seeds of various St. John's wort species. It typically overwinters as a pupa in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished from other pug moths by its characteristic wing pattern, which includes a distinct dark central spot and a series of wavy, often broken, transverse lines. The association with *Hypericum* host plants is also a key indicator.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with a mottled appearance, featuring shades of brown, grey, and white, and intricate wavy transverse lines across its wings.
