Australian Pug Moth
Common NameAustralian Pug Moth
Scientific NameEupithecia subochraria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, cream
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, urban areas
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia
Host PlantsAcacia, Eucalyptus, various shrubs and trees
Flight PeriodSeptember to May (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on the foliage, flowers, or developing seeds of various host plants before pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the intricate bark-like cryptic pattern on its wings, and its typical resting posture with wings held flat against a surface.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled brown, grey, and cream wings, featuring wavy transverse lines and a slightly scalloped hindwing margin.
