Brindled Pug
Common NameBrindled Pug
Scientific NameEupithecia exiguata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantshawthorn, blackthorn, sallow, rowan, currant
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil over winter. It is typically univoltine, sometimes bivoltine in warmer regions.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, mottled grey-brown wings with a distinct dark discal spot, and faint wavy cross-lines that aid in camouflage.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey, brown, and black wings, often blending seamlessly with tree bark or stone.
