Cloaked Pug
Common NameCloaked Pug
Scientific NameEupithecia coronata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, yellowish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North America
Host Plantselder, clematis, dogwood, privet, honeysuckle
Flight PeriodMay to June, August to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are typically green or brownish with darker markings, feeding on the flowers and leaves of various shrubs before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive dark, somewhat triangular central band on the forewings, and the wavy cross-lines on a mottled background.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, featuring a prominent dark central band and wavy cross-lines.
